{"product_id":"the-meyer-longsword-blueprint-a-special-edition-study-guide-vol-1-2-an-introductional-study-guide-to-the-works-of-joachim-meyer","title":"The Meyer Longsword Blueprint: A Special edition Study Guide: vol 1.2 (An introductional study guide to the works of Joachim Meyer)","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e \u003cdiv\u003e \u003cdiv\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cu\u003ethis price will only last a week then it will go up to $40, this is a im sorry for publishing a not so good first editon to this\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eMartial arts is a living practice. Just as our fencing evolves every time we step into the ring, so too must the resources we use to study it.\u003c\/u\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cu\u003eThis special hardcover edition represents the definitive version of \u003c\/u\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cu\u003eVolume 1\u003c\/u\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cu\u003e. Since the initial release, I have gathered feedback from students, instructors, and readers, allowing me to refine the text, correct errors, and clarify the mechanics of the system.\u003c\/u\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cu\u003eCrucially, this edition also incorporates lessons learned during the writing and release of \u003c\/u\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cu\u003eVolume 2: Introduction to Dussack\u003c\/u\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cu\u003e. The insights gained from diving deep into Meyer’s secondary weapon have shed new light on his Longsword curriculum, and those connections have been woven back into these pages to create a more unified study guide.\u003c\/u\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cu\u003eFinally, I have included something personal: a curated section of my favorite plays (\u003c\/u\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cu\u003eStücke\u003c\/u\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cu\u003e). These are not just academic exercises; they are the \"High-Percentage\" techniques—the core drills I personally rely on when preparing for tournament competition. They are the bread and butter of the Page \u0026amp; Blade Society, and I am proud to share them with you here.\u003c\/u\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYou hold the key to unlocking the fundamentals of one of the most systematic and complete fencing systems of the Renaissance: the German Longsword as taught by Master Joachim Meyer (1570).\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDesigned for the \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eabsolute beginner\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e—whether you are training with a group or practicing solo—this guide cuts through the complexity of the historical manuscript to deliver the foundational concepts you need. Focus is placed on developing perfect form, controlling your measure, and understanding the core terminology of the Meyer system.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis guide will systematically build your practice by covering:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMastery of the Four Primary Guards (\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHuten\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e).\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe essential footwork (\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSchritt\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e) that drives all attacks and defenses.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe six essential cuts (\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHaue\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e), including the foundational \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOberhau\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e and \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eUnterhau\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe structure of the fight: \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eZufechten\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e (On-Set), \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eKrieg\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e (War\/Handwork), and \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAbzug\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e (Withdrawal).\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eStart your HEMA journey with confidence and lay the strong structural base required to seamlessly transition into Meyer's complex \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eStücke\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e (Plays).\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003c\/div\u003e \u003c\/div\u003e \u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Books Prime","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45913585090751,"sku":"07def5fd-65cd-4324-abd9-e4ff30f0d286","price":56.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0761\/7550\/7647\/files\/88481554e58b0dcdaf6fb0cf3b5e2ac7.jpg?v=1785049045","url":"https:\/\/books-prime.com\/products\/the-meyer-longsword-blueprint-a-special-edition-study-guide-vol-1-2-an-introductional-study-guide-to-the-works-of-joachim-meyer","provider":"Books Prime","version":"1.0","type":"link"}