Lessons of the Broadsword Masters: Essential Skills of Broadsword Fencing

by Christopher Scott Thompson, Bob Giordano (Illustrator)

The most comprehensive book ever written on the art of fencing with the basket-hilted Highland broadsword, including every major technique and concept from broadsword and backsword masters Donald McBane (1728), Thomas Page (1746), Andrew Lonnergan (1771), Captain G. Sinclair (1790), Archibald MacGregor (1791), Henry Angelo (1799), John Taylor (1804), and Thomas Mathewson (1805).

359 pages, Kindle Edition

Published October 4, 2018

Reviews

[Ty · Rating 5 out of 5]

Wonderful book that synthesizes the various broadsword masters to make an introduction into the field for a newcomer. In addition to the overview it provides a wealth of lessons and practice material both for the solo practitioner and to practice with another student. The MacGregor Method and the Seven Words were really interesting as well. Pair this with some of the excellent youtube videos by Jay Maas at Broadsword Manitoba and you should be able to grok enough about singlestick, broadsword, and backsword to not embarrass yourself at a tournament.

[Peter Jaimez · Rating 5 out of 5]

Quite Interesting

Very comprehensive compilation of the Broadsword, well illustrated, a must for those interested in the sword. A worthwhile endeavour, fantastic that is available on kindle at a good price. Peter a Sword Nerd

[Jeremy · Rating 5 out of 5]

An excellent introduction to historical fencing. Well written and easy to understand.