Written in the 1470s, Codex Wallerstein is the oldest manual that Scholars of Alcala offers. This year we are pairing them with the Joachim Meyer’s dagger precepts, written in 1570. The weapon used is the rondel dagger, so called for its distinctive disks that form the hilt and pommel. This dagger was typically 12 to 20 inches long with a triangular blade.
For our current schedule, sign up on our meetup page.
Study Guides and Books
No prior experience is needed.
- Augsburg Group Dagger Drill Book 1
- Codex Wallerstein a.k.a Bauman Fechtbuch (Wiktenauer)
- Joachim Meyer (Wiktenauer)
- The Art of Combat (2014) by Joachim Meyer (woodenswords.com)
- The Art of Sword Combat (Amazon.com)
- Foundational Description of the Art of Fencing – Study Edition (woodenswords.com)
Daggers
Daggers and safety gear is available for beginners. And until we run out, you’ll be given a wooden dagger for practicing at home.
Posters
