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The Fencing GroundsWappen of the Marxbruder and Federfechter pt01Today on the Fencing Grounds Kevin Maurer and Chris VanSlambrouck spoke about the Brotherhood of Saint Mark (est.1487), again. This time they focus on the most powerful fencing guild during the life time of master Joachim Meyer by exploring the Wappen or coat of arms of the fencing guilds. This is part one, up next is the second part on the Federfechter (est.1607). LivingMeyer on Patreon & Instagram
2022-12-0725 min
The Fencing GroundsMauracus Scabius 1559A sensational story that is retold this morning on The Fencing Grounds: In 1559 a foreign Freyfechter held a public fencing event in Straßburg while a "Mauracus Scabius" ran amuck.
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2022-10-2716 minThe Fencing GroundsMarxbruder, Meyer and Early Modern MayhemOn the Fencing Grounds yesterday morning Kevin Maurer and Chris VanSlambrouck chat about the Marxbruder. oh and if you don't know who the Brotherhood of St. Mark were here is an excerpt from Chris's up coming workbook of all things Meyer:
"On August 10th, 1487 Emperor Friederich III (1415-93) dramatically increased the renown and honor of being a member of the Brotherhood of Saint Mark by granting them the Imperial Privilege to teach fencing and certify masters of the sword in two hands. This made the Marxbrüder the undisputable gatekeepers of the Fechtkunst in the Empire. Being rec...
2021-08-1036 min2021-06-041h 19The Fencing GroundsHistorical Fencing 1999 with Greg MeleHello everyone! Good news, today on the Fencing Grounds over coffee Chris spoke with Greg Mele of The CSG and Freelance Academy Press. Greg shares a personal rendition of a most interesting Historical Fencing journey. In doing so, we are gifted with a vivid picture of WMA and it's development. As bonus we are told tale of the state of affairs in that all too turbulent period at the end of the 1990s. Stay tuned for part two! Train hard, be Hard
2021-02-191h 00The Fencing GroundsBack Your Stuff Up People!Happy sweetheart's day on Saint Valentines day. I spoke with Sara about why historical fencing is cool to her.
2021-02-0847 minThe Fencing GroundsA Not So Sordid Origin Story: Wiktenauer part oneOn the Fencing Grounds today our guest, Michael Chidester, who is, if one does not know the Editor-in-Chief of Wiktenauer, a Research Scholar of the Meyer Freifechter Guild, a founding member of SHEMAS (the Society for Historical European Martial Arts Studies), a Lifetime Member of the HEMA Alliance and a member of the Western Martial Arts Coalition (WMAC). Michael gives a first person review of the early years of the HEMA Alliance and it's blooming from the group formerly known as HACA. I hope everyone was as engaged as I during the tale. Have a great week;
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2021-02-0246 minThe Fencing GroundsAll of Fencing is a ContinuumOn the fencing grounds today with Dr. Walter G. Green III of the Salle Green, Olympic and Classical fencing master and author. Check out the Classical Academy of Arms and Walter's recommended books on fencing: Modern Library:
This Is Fencing by Ziemek Wojciechowski, Epee 2.5 by Johan Harmenberg, Understanding Fencing by Zbigniew Czajkowski, and Sabre Fencing by John Kardoss
Adolphe Corthey was mentioned at some point.
2021-01-2635 minThe Fencing GroundsNik in the Morning- B-reelAre you a Sword nerds of Master Joachim Meyer system? If so this B-reel podcast is for you! Much love from the midwest of the US !
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2021-01-1957 minThe Fencing GroundsIntroductions with Kevin MaurerA Happy New Year to everyone... part two! On the first I had several conversations with Kevin Maurer the Head of Research for the Meyer Freifechter Guild. Still testing everything out, but welcome to the table. Our talk that day was one of sentimentalists with a mind for researching.
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2021-01-1928 min2021-01-1934 minThe Fencing GroundsHappy New Year & Good RiddanceNew year, new start. I speak today with long time fencing fellow Kevin Maurer of the Meyer Freifechter Guild.
2021-01-1930 minThe Fencing GroundsHistorical FencingToday over coffee with Kevin Maurer we spoke of so very much, that this is a place holder to add links and references to at a later time.
2021-01-1920 minThe Fencing GroundsMeyer's Poem Part 01Hello everyone! Good news, here is a bonus track, a little something I made for my online LivingMeyer Study Group. I am happy to share this here as well.
2021-01-1900 minThe Fencing GroundsOn the Fencing Grounds with Charles MurdockFor those of us who have met him, Charles Murdock, have experienced an interaction with a HEMA "Witch-doctor", life long martialist, a coach and advisor. My fellow Meyer Freifechter Guild brother tells us tale of his martial arts journey up to and into his experiences with Historical Fencing and HEMA Sport fencing. Not only does he shares his story, Charles gives training advise, and some remembrances of our organization's now reposed leader, Mike Cartier-whose birthday if we recall is today.
Mike had a passion for history and martial arts, and an unwavering love for his family. Mike’s f...
2021-01-0943 min