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Dive into our extensive collection of books and DVDs that cover everything from martial arts to knife expertise. Whether you're interested in historical weaponry, modern combat techniques, or practical training guides, you'll find comprehensive expert knowledge and inspiring insights. Perfect for martial artists, trainers, collectors, and anyone eager to expand their understanding of martial arts and knife craftsmanship.

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Shanthaar

A mystic story about a place called Shanthaar. In the frozen northlands the ruling Tareks fight a vigorous battle with the Ikeda who seek for more power. When the Tareks are about to win their allies are getting betrayed. So Ikeda becomes the victor and seeds darkness and evil across the lands.

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Samurai Warriors

With this book it is now possible to learn about the samurai warriors without learning the japanese language bevor. James Field writes from Heian Period to late Edo Period about the samurais and thei cloth, equipment and their weapons. This book is written in German.

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Hans Talhoffers Fechtkunst Das Schwert

Hans Talhoffer was one of the most important fencing champions of the late Middle Ages. He did not only himself fight in the lists but also prepared others for fighting in a judicial duel. Nearly all sword relevant information from Talhoffers manuscripts is being illustrated on this DVD. Covered is the use of a longsword during unamoured as well as during armoured fencing, using half-sword techniques. Many joint locks, throws and disarming techniques are being described as well. This DVD is being completed with a glossary and at that time popular basic exercises like cuts and corresponding displacements. Content: -Basic techniques -Unarmoured fencing with a longsword -Armoured fencing Among others in detail: -Cuts and guards -Displacements -Winding -Half-sword techniques -Grappling and wrestling techniques -The Morteschlag -and many more Performer: André Schulze Publisher and author of the specialised book "Mittelalterliche Kampfesweisen" on fighting techniques of Hans Talhoffers. He has been training Aikido and Tai Chi for 20 years. Since 1999 he has been practising medieval fencing, which he now also teaches. Sandra Fortner Author of specialised books on medieval fighting techniques. She has been fencing since 2000. Elmar Bihler Author of specialised books on historical fencing. He has been practising fencing since 2000 and is a fencing instructor

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Swordfight for Beginners

A video with the length of about 60 minutes where you can learn how to fight in an armour. For beginners and everybody who is interested in swordfights. Content: - Tournament-Systems - Steps - Basic stances - Basic strokes - Practice-Forms and Fights

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Beginners Fight

A video with a length of 90 minutes about medieval fight called “Leibringen” without any weapons. This instructional movie will show the basic principles of it. Content: - Falling-School - Basic stances and possible moves from standing and lying position - Grip-styles - Throws - Attacks and defense - Fist- and kick-techniques - Practice-fights from standing and lying position

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Historic Fighting by Dreynschlag

This film presents the art of fighting with a dull sword. Length 150 minutes.

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Martial Arts Basics - Way of the master

Leffler, Andreas Martial Arts Trainingsgrundlagen Vol. 3 This last edition shall complete both previous books. It is divided into a practical (Mistakes in combat, routine, movement in fights, defense) and a theoretical part (Teaching, experienced learners, way of the master). A5, Softcover, 100 pages, many pictures

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The Longsword of Johannes Liechtenauer, Part 1

The highly effective fighting techniques and principles of this art have been reconstructed from ancient documents and are now available for everyone. A valuable treasure trove for everyone interested in historic sword fighting techniques. Contents - Overview of historical background/theory - General basics of historic sword fighting - Footwork - "Huten" or basic positions - Basic strokes with the longsword - The five "master strokes" for the longsword - Advanced techniques - Drills and exercises Instructors Alexander Kiermayer - Historic sword fighting teacher - Long-term teaching experience in various Asian martial arts - Licensed trainer - Police behavioural trainer Hans Heim - Historic sword fighting teacher - Chairman of the "Ochs - Historische Kampfkünste" Association. - Long-term experience in martial arts from the Philippines

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Absolute Proof DVD

There is a great difference between Cold Steel and our competitors-Cold Steel has the guts to PROVE our knives, swords and other edged weapons are what we claim them to be. ABSOLUTE PROOF is designed from beginning to end to refute the propaganda of our competitors and prove ONCE AGAIN that Cold Steel makes the world's strongest, sharpest knives.

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Schwertkampf

A very big introduction into the field of sword fighting by Herbert Schmidt. Written in German language.

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The Craft of the japanese sword

This book learns the reader how a japanese sword is handmade and manufactured. From the sword smith to the worker how only makes the handle every process is explained. This book is written in German.

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Long Knife part 2 by Johannes Lecküchner

The pieces from Zornhau to Winker After the first part of the series about the fencing with the long knife the basics and some advanced techniques of the fencing theory were presented by Johannes Lecküchner, a direct insight into the fencing book of the master follows now. content On this DVD Alex and Hans show all techniques: the rage the alarm clock the Entrusthau the beetle the kennel house the winker. actor Alexander Kiermayer Teacher of Historical Martial Arts Many years of teaching experience in various Asian martial arts Licensed instructor Trainer for police operations Hans Heim Teacher of Historical Martial Arts Many years of experience in Filipino martial arts Licensed instructor

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Schwertkampf Part 2

Second Edition of the Book Schwertkampf by Herbert Schmidt.

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Handbuch Schwertkampf

A book about fighting with the long sword by Fiore Dei Liberi and Filippo Vadi.

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The Messer of Johannes Lecküchner Part I

Lecküchner formulated his own martial art at the end of the 15th century in accordance with the principles of Johannes Liechtenauer. Highly effective techniques, which appeared to have been forgotten, are presented in an understandable way. These techniques and the corresponding principles can also be used in single-handed sword combat. Contents - Overview of historical background / theory - "Huten" or basic guards - Basic strokes for the Messer - The six "master strokes" for the Messer - Advanced techniques - Grappling techniques - Methods of disarming an opponent - Application examples - Drills and exercises Instructors Alexander Kiermayer - Historic sword fighting teacher - Long-term teaching experience in various Asian martial arts - Licensed trainer - Police trainer Hans Heim - Historic sword fighting teacher - Chairman of the "Ochs - Historische Kampfkünste" Association - Long-term experience in martial arts from the Philippines

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The Longsword of Johannes Liechtenauer, Part 2

Description Apart from different techniques out of the fencing system of Johannes Liechtenauer this DVD shows ring and disarming practices. After the technical part the authors show effective training capabilities from their knowledge that allows the learner to refine the known basis techniques. Finally this DVD features some concepts and tutorials for the fight against multiple aggressors. Content - Techniques out of the Liechtenauer Corpus - Ring and disarming techniques - Training capabilities - Free fight methods - Defence against multiple aggressors Extras - Chapter 1 out of Long Swords Part 1 - Chapter 1 out of Long Knives Part 1 - Actors Alex Kiermeyer: Instructor for historical martial arts, long-time tuition experience in different Asian martial arts, licensed exercise instructor, trainer for police fielding behaviour Hans Heim: Instructor for historical martial arts, chairman of the association “Ochs- Historical Martial Arts”, long-time experience in Philippine martial arts. FSK (German voluntary self-regulation of the movie industry): Information programme according to § 14 JuSchG (Law for the protection of children and youth)

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The Samurai Sword

This book is a "must have" for everybody who interested in japanese swords from Tanto to Tachi. Every little detail from kinds of japanese blades down to signs on the blades, everything is explained in this book. This book is written in German.

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Fighting Knives - Knive fight

Designer Dietmar Pohl & Jim Wagner show how to do correct self defense. 203 pages in German

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Medieval Combat with Sword and Shield

Medieval combat with sword and shield - Fundamentals of Buckler fencing The unarmored duel with sword and buckler was for centuries the most common martial arts of medieval Europe. Roland Warzecha and Tobias Wenzel familiarize this way of fighting to the viewer on this DVD. Based on medieval fencing manuscripts and years of martial arts practice, the authors provide the essential basics. To these belong the anatomical and physical regularities and the tactical approach and fencing theory. Step by step, the relevant concepts were elucidated and demonstrated by using historical techniques. Appropriate protective equipment and weapon simulators for training and sparring will be presented. Finally sequences of free fencing of the authors convey an impression of an sporting employment of historical Buckler Fencing techniques. Running time: approx. 85 minutes FSK (German Voluntary self-regulation of the movie industry): TEACHING program in accordance with § 14 Law for the protection of children and youth Price: 19,90 EUR From the contents: Chapter 1: Anatomical and physical fundamentals - Biomechanics I: Pressure, Strength and Weakness - Biomechanics II: Range - Biomechanics III: Stroke technique and posture Chapter 2: Fencing Basics: Layer, Actions, Tactics - The second layer from the MS I.33: "Right Shoulder" - Digression: Distance & Fencing Time - Follow-up actions of the blade binding - The third layer from the MS I.33: "Left Shoulder" - The sixth layer from the MS I.33: "On the chest" - The first layer from the MS I.33: "Under the arm" - Considerations on tactics Chapter 3: Attachment and freeplay - Appropriate fencing equipment - Free fight Starring: Roland Warzecha: Martial Arts education in training in escrima based Ultimate Close Combat. Historical fencing since 2003. Founding member of "Hammaborg - Historical Swordsmanship Association". HEMAC member since 2007. CFAA member since 2011. Tobias Wenzel: Training Manager for Sword & Shield at "Hammaborg - Historical Swordsmanship Association". HEMAC member since 2008.

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Bartitsu - Historical self-defense with the walking stick by Pierre Vigny

Edward Barton-Wright was one of the first Europeans to study Ju-Jitsu in Japan. Back in London, he founded a club where he taught the upscale society in self-defense. He combined the most effective martial arts of his time: Canne Vigny, Boxing, Savate and Ju-Jitsu. Barton-Wright became such an early pioneer of mixed martial arts (MMA). His self-defense art was what he called Bartitsu. Stick fighting teacher at the Bartitsu Club was Pierre Vigny, who optimized the techniques of classic French stick fighting for self-defense. Running time: approx. 170 minutes Content: - Historical background - stick types and their use - Fundamentals and kinematics - Attacks with the walking stick - defenses from the classic La Canne and the Canne Vigny - Complementary techniques such as leverage and throws - Replying to Armed and Unarmed Attacks - Practical application situations - Drills, exercises and free fight

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