5/24/2023 0 Comments Longsword by Dimitar Gyopsaliev![]() Heavily photo-illustrated, the book also makes use of decision-trees and training drills to aid in learning. Additional chapters introduce students to wrestling, spear and armoured combat demonstrating the art's depth and breadth. When he saves the life of the crown prince of England on his first day as a guard in the royal household, Peter is drawn irreversibly into a deep plot to. Tobler teaches stance, footwork, methods for gripping the sword, and step-by-step instructions for executing the core techniques of the Liechtenauer tradition. The Crusaders and Mamluks have recently signed a peace treaty when Peter Longsword, an orphan raised in a monastery, is caught in the storm of an assassination attempt on the royal Crusader. ![]() Beginning with a short historical overview of the art, Mr. ![]() The plot is incredibly well-written and the characters are engaging. Several historical personalities from the period feature in the book, including the future King of England, Prince Edward Longshanks, and Sultan Baibars, who add to the book’s vibrancy. ![]() This fully rewritten, revised and expanded edition brings to bear a decade of refinement, creating a definitive, "how to" guide for students. While basing Longsword on real events, Dimitar Gyopsaliev puts readers on a roller coaster. ![]() Christian Henry Tobler was one of the pioneers in reviving the medieval Master's art, creating the first, published syllabus for training with the two-handed longsword back in 2004. Recorded over six centuries ago, the teachings of the 14th-century Master-at-Arms Johannes Liechtenauer have been given new life by a world-wide community of modern swordsmen and women, fascinated by the elegance, efficiency and depth of his unique martial art. ![]()
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