masters of defence
The German Language of Fighting
In the Middle Ages the German ‘Masters of Defence’ developed new approaches to swordsmanship and wrestling that culminated in the creation of a new language.
The Italian Renaissance of Swordsmanship, Wrestling, and Boxing
The Italian 'Masters of Defence' taught sword fighting while the working-class played war games with sticks. Together they ignited the Italian Martial Arts Renaissance.
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