Win a copy of The Swordsman's Companion: A Modern Training Manual for Medieval Longsword
by Guy Windsor, Director of the School for European Swordsmanship, Helsinki

Patrick Kelly has donated a copy of this book as a free prize to give thanks to those who support myArmoury.com.

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Description from the publisher:

Over the last decade, the study of European swordsmanship has become increasingly popular, with schools opening in Great Britain, the United States, Canada,Poland, France, Australia, Italy, Germany and Finland.

Drawn from a host of historical treatises, modern instructors are reconstructing the lost arts of swordsmanship, creating new methodologies based on the original texts. Although there are now many fine translations and interpretations of individual medieval masters, there has been no work aimed at the beginner.

With the Swordsman’s Companion, Guy Windsor has broken new ground, presenting for the first time a modern system based on historical techniques.Combining (as they did) fighting with the sword with wrestling and efficient footwork, Mr. Windsor’s book will prove intersting to any reenactor, martial artist, or student of medieval or renaissance military culture.

Mr. Windsor, founder and director of the School of European Swordsmanship, Helskinki, well-respected for his disciplined approach, offers numerous drills, explanations and bouting techniques designed to provide a solid foundation with which to pursue the study of swordsmanship as a martial art.

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Read Stefan Dieke's review of The Swordsman's Companion

This book retails for around $25 US.

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This is an excellent book, folks. It focuses specifically on those who don't have a group to train with or an instructor, but has some excellent advice about swordsmanship in general for even a seasoned practitioner. I particularly enjoyed Guy's philosophy and approach to historical swordsmanship in general, especially applied to bouting. It's specifically about the Italian system of longsword, but even for you German longsword guys (raising hand myself) you'll learn a lot from it.

Thanks to Patrick for donating the book and to Nathan & myArmoury crew for another great prize/contest.

This is something I could really use, since I'm out here on the other side of BFE, with not real instructors close by.


Bill

Can't wait on Lady Luck (if it is indeed a lady), I'm ordering both Windsor's and Tobler's books!

But great contest nonetheless. Keep it up!

Blaž

The winner has been selected and, as per the rules, I'll be sending that lucky person a note. I want to ensure the prize is wanted before awarding it!! Keep your eyes open for an announcement. (Yes, I'm making you guys wait to hear the winner...)

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