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== About ==
 
  
Unlike some other HEMA study groups, Meyer Free Scholars use a simple knowledge based level system which provides students with a known base-level of knowledge they are expected to learn.  This helps students understand exactly what they are doing and how it fits into the wider fighting style, provides goals to work toward, and gives new students an indication of whom they can ask for help.  It should be noted that these ranks are a description of knowledge, not of fighting skill! 
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= [[Techniques|Techniques and Terminology]] =
  
In order to be eligible for grading students must be paying members of Fechtschule Victoria.
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== 16th Century: Meyer's Art of Combat ==
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This section contains a breakdown and interpretation of techniques from the 1570 and 1568 texts.  This covers all five of the core weapon groups used in Meyer's system, as well as a set of core principles which include footwork, fencing principles and concepts, and other fundamentals.
  
While the Meyer Free Scholars’ syllabus is intended to comprise a combative martial art which provides a link to the past, it also encourages appropriately experienced students to compete in a friendly tournaments to test their skills in a “live” way.  This directly mirrors the “fechtshule” tradition common in Germany in the 15th and 16th century, where the various fencing guilds could test their skills against one another.
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====[[Fundamental Knowledge]]====
  
The MFS syllabus is comprised of a mandatory core set of primary proficiencies in longsword and wrestling techniques associated with this art, as well as secondary proficiencies in other weapons & skills according to the interests of the student as they progress in experience and ability.
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[[File:BackWeighted.jpg | 150 px]] The basics of Meyer's system, including common terminology across his weapons, postures, and footwork.
  
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====[[Longsword | Meyer's Longsword]]====
  
== [[Syllabus]] ==
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[[File:ZwerchGrab.png | 150 px]] A synthesis of the Longsword section of Meyer's 1570 text.
  
'''Neuling'''
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====[[Dussack]]====
Training Duration to Reach this:
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4 – 6 weeks
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[[File:MeyerDussackWeckerhauw2.jpg | 150 px]] Key elements of Meyer's Dussack texts including elements of the Lund and 1570 manuscripts.
After a month or so of training unranked students will be eligible for the rank of neuling (novice/newcomer).  At this point they will know the principle cuts and guards of the Meyer system, and be able to perform basics footwork competently.
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'''Lehrling'''
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====[[Rappier]]====
Training Duration to Reach this:
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Level 1: 6-9 months
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[[File: MeyerRappierLongpointGuard.jpeg | 150 px]] The sidesword of Meyer drawing on multiple sources, focusing on defining the elements of the style.
Level 2: 6-9 months
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After several months of training the student may become a Lehrling (apprentice). This is the first real step to mastering the longsword and the student must show a sound practical and theoretical knowledge of all of the basic cuts and guards, as well as the handworks shown by Meyer, and some of his “devices”.  The apprentice level is broken into two parts – level 1 and level 2, each representing increasing knowledge.  Later in the lehrling training the student has the option of learning the basics of Meyer’s dagger and Polearmss.
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'''Fechter'''
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====[[Dagger and Wrestling]]====
Training Duration to Reach this:
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Level 1: 6-9 months
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[[File: MeyerArmBar2.png | 150 px]] Dagger and wrestling techniques taken from the 1570 text.
Level 2: 6-9 months
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Fechter (fencer) represents a significant milestone on the path to mastering Meyer’s syllabus. By the time the student has completed the fechter levels they should have a working knowledge of the entire longsword syllabus of Meyer as well as a sound knowledge of some basics in his other fields (dussack, dagger, rappier, staff, etc).  This includes the devices as well as all theoretical aspects of the fight.  Again this level is broken into two internal levels, each lasting up to 6 months or more.
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'''Freifechter'''
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====[[Polearms]]====
Training Duration to Reach this:
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12 months
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[[File: Staff middleguard.jpg| 150 px]] Staff and Halberd techniques from 16th century sources.  The pike section of Meyer is currently not included.
This is the final step in the path to mastery of the Meyer system.  Students should note that to become a freifechter (free fencer) they need not know all of Meyer’s weapons, but will have an encyclopaedic knowledge of longsword and wrestling, and have also mastered one or more other weapons.
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'''Fechtmeister'''
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== 15th Century: Liechtenauer Glosses ==
Training Duration:
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This section contains a interpretations and concepts found in the glosses of Liechtenauer Zedel, including Pseudo von Danzig, Ringeck, Lew, and others.
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====[[Early Longsword | Liechtenauer's Longsword]]====
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[[File:Ochs and pflug 2.png| 100px]] A breakdown of the common sections of the glosses of Liechtenauer's markverse.
  
As long as it takes
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==Other Fencing styles==
To become a fencing master the student must have full knowledge of all of Meyer’s texts…  we don’t expect anyone to reach this for a while.
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This section contains other styles outside the Liechtenauer tradition.
  
== Requirements and Techniques ==
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====[[Hutton Sabre]]====
A general glossary of techniques and terminology can be found at the following link:
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[[Techniques]]
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[[File:HuttonUnderStopThrust.png | 150 px]] The late 19th century sabre system of Alfred Hutton.
  
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= Scholar Victoria's [[Meyer Specific Syllabus]] =
  
[[Syllabus]]
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[[File:RANKS.png|500px]]
  
[[Drills]]
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This is the grading syllabus for our classes on Meyer.
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This syllabus is purely motivated by a need to ensure a consistent level of knowledge of the system.  The system itself doesn't demonstrate fighting ability, and is not a mark of superiority in the class.  It exists to recognise the hard work people put in to learning the background and techniques of their style.
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* [[Neuling]]
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* [[Lehrling]]
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* [[Fechter]]
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* [[Freifechter]]
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Specific techniques for each level can be found here:
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* [[Table of Techniques]]

Latest revision as of 05:41, 26 September 2018


Contents

[edit] Techniques and Terminology

[edit] 16th Century: Meyer's Art of Combat

This section contains a breakdown and interpretation of techniques from the 1570 and 1568 texts. This covers all five of the core weapon groups used in Meyer's system, as well as a set of core principles which include footwork, fencing principles and concepts, and other fundamentals.

[edit] Fundamental Knowledge

BackWeighted.jpg The basics of Meyer's system, including common terminology across his weapons, postures, and footwork.

[edit] Meyer's Longsword

ZwerchGrab.png A synthesis of the Longsword section of Meyer's 1570 text.

[edit] Dussack

MeyerDussackWeckerhauw2.jpg Key elements of Meyer's Dussack texts including elements of the Lund and 1570 manuscripts.

[edit] Rappier

MeyerRappierLongpointGuard.jpeg The sidesword of Meyer drawing on multiple sources, focusing on defining the elements of the style.

[edit] Dagger and Wrestling

MeyerArmBar2.png Dagger and wrestling techniques taken from the 1570 text.

[edit] Polearms

Staff middleguard.jpg Staff and Halberd techniques from 16th century sources. The pike section of Meyer is currently not included.

[edit] 15th Century: Liechtenauer Glosses

This section contains a interpretations and concepts found in the glosses of Liechtenauer Zedel, including Pseudo von Danzig, Ringeck, Lew, and others.

[edit] Liechtenauer's Longsword

Ochs and pflug 2.png A breakdown of the common sections of the glosses of Liechtenauer's markverse.

[edit] Other Fencing styles

This section contains other styles outside the Liechtenauer tradition.

[edit] Hutton Sabre

HuttonUnderStopThrust.png The late 19th century sabre system of Alfred Hutton.

[edit] Scholar Victoria's Meyer Specific Syllabus

RANKS.png

This is the grading syllabus for our classes on Meyer.

This syllabus is purely motivated by a need to ensure a consistent level of knowledge of the system. The system itself doesn't demonstrate fighting ability, and is not a mark of superiority in the class. It exists to recognise the hard work people put in to learning the background and techniques of their style.

Specific techniques for each level can be found here:

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