Schutzhalter [ʃʊt͡s ˈhaltɐ] schutz (lit. shoot, 1836, p421)) halter (lit. “to look after, or keep” (Dasypodius 1535, 99v2), ‘keep’, as in housekeeper (Golius, 1579, 211) The term Schutzhalter was often used liken to“schirmer/ ” (guardian) as seen throughout Fortunatus Hueber’s (1686) history of the Franciscans, “Dreyfache von Orden S. Francisci”. For Historical Fencing researchers, […]
This year we will be honored to host Adam Fanti workshop, “Secrets on Display – Public Fencing in the 16th Century” on Saturday the 5th of October 2019 at the Goodman Community Center gymnasium in Madison, Wisconsin- Workshop Class A Viennese Freifechter named Andre Paurnfeindt wrote a short treatise in which he re-wrote Johannes Liechtenauer’s
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Pritsch/ prɪtʃ (lit. Board) was the name of the miniaturized brotschießel like rod with one end being thin and flat serving as its ‘striking’ surface, described further as ‘…often preposterously large of leather or of split clacking wood and sometimes gilded…’ (Freytag, 1863, p152). The Pritsch was held and employed by the master of ceremonies
The Region III Freifecthers are pleased to host the 6th annual Meyer Symposium in Monticello, IA on 16-20 May 2019 at The Z Barn, 19243 Stone Bridge Rd, Monticello, Iowa * 16th is arrival day. after noon please* 20th event ends Local Airports are:CID AirportMLI AirportDBQ Airportwith prior coordination transportation to and from CID or
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WHAT The Madtown Fechtschule is a public display of skill and control with competitive Dussack and Longsword tournaments styled after the rules and restrictions of a 16th century event. WHERE & WHEN Date : Saturday, 11 Aug 2017 Location: Goodman Center Gymnasium, 149 Waubesa St, Madison, WI 53704 Schedule: 11:30 – Sign In 12:00 –
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The Region III Freifecthers are pleased to host the 5th annual Meyer Symposium in Monticello, IA on Local Airports are: CID Airport MLI Airport DBQ Airport with prior coordination transportation to and from CID or DBQ Airports to the event site can be arranged. Food, beverages, and lodging are all onsite and are included
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WHAT The Madtown Fechtschule is a public display of skill and control with competitive Dussack and Longsword tournaments styled after the rules and restrictions of a 16th century event. WHERE & WHEN Date : Saturday, 20 Aug 2016 Location: Goodman Center Gymnasium, 149 Waubesa St, Madison, WI 53704 Schedule: 11:30 – Sign In 12:00 – Introduction to Fechtschule:
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It is a period of fantastic possibility. Rebel Freifechter, training in study groups across the world, spread the word of Joachim Meyer to the HEMA-verse. Now, the forces of the Meyer Freifechter Guild gather together to celebrate the Art of fencing with fellowship, study, and steel. WHAT IS IT? 4th Annual Meyer Symposium Three days
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