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I have just posted my most recent translation – this time a short poem about a Fechtschule, by Franz Hogenberg in 1587.
It is an interesting short few verses. There is not much technical detail in here that might help one improve at fencing, but it does set the scene a little in terms of providing a bit of context about the pomp and drama of the affair, along with hints about the sorts of techniques used, and perhaps an allusion to the humour considered best for fencing?
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Keith Farrell teaches HEMA professionally, often at international events (why not hire me to teach at your event?), and has an interest in coaching instructors to become better teachers. I teach regularly at Liverpool HEMA, and help behind the scenes with running HEMA in Glasgow at the Vanguard Centre.
I have authored Scottish Broadsword and British Singlestick and the award-winning AHA German Longsword Study Guide, and maintain a blog at www.keithfarrell.net where I post regularly.