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Introduction to the Medieval Longsword Part I Written and used by: The Chicago Swordplay Guild ©1999-2002 Version 4.25 04/29/2003 Introduction to Medieval Swordsmanship Longsword Fundamentals Course Overview: The Medieval longsword, “langenschwert,” or “spada a due mani,” was a specialized form of the “knightly” cruciform sword that developed in the early 13th century. Although initially developed to combat reinforced mail armour, by the mid-15th century, the longsword had also become a civilian, “dueling” weapon in the city streets of Europe. This style of swordplay became so popular that fencing matches are recorded in Germany as late as the mid-18th century, two hundred years after the weapon’s usefulness on the battlefield had died out. This Introduction to the Medieval Longsword prevents universal principles taught with the longsword, while focusing on the medieval Italian tradition. The course is designed to provide the student with an intensive overview of the weapon and the basic techniques of its use. Upon completion of the course, the student will have a working knowledge with the historical terminology and techniques of the medieval masters, and will have been exposed to a wide variety of concepts, drills, and sparring sessions. This course presents the initial concepts that provide the framework for CSG Medieval and Renaissance swordsmanship, and is expanded upon in the Intermediate section. Course Objectives: Academic: To provide the student with a historical overview of the Medieval longsword, and it’s role in the history of historical swordsmanship. Practical: To present a sequence of routines, methodologies, solo an