The true edge: a comparison between self-defense fighting from German “fight-books” (Fechtbücher) and the reality of judicial sources (1400-1550)
The article discusses the “self-defense” techniques presented in fightbooks and treaties. The objective is to determine if these techniques take the reality of fight in account, to evaluate the difference between theory and practice in remaining safe during an aggression. In order to do so, this wor...
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| Language: | English |
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Bern Open Publishing
2021-02-01
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| Series: | Acta Periodica Duellatorum |
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| Online Access: | https://bop.unibe.ch/apd/article/view/7625 |
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