I33: Fencing in the Style of the Walpurgis Manuscript, 2nd Edition - Andrew Kenner

I33: Fencing in the Style of the Walpurgis Manuscript, 2nd Edition by Andrew Kenner is a practical, modern interpretation of Royal Armouries MS I.33, the oldest known personal fencing manual in the world. Written in early 14th century Germany, the Walpurgis Manuscript documents a system of sword and buckler fencing through a series of illustrated plays.

This extensively revised second edition walks students through a graded series of instructions and exercises designed to build a working understanding of the I.33 system, supported by over 100 photographs and more than 90 practice exercises. Where the original manuscript can be difficult to interpret on its own, this edition breaks the material into a clear, structured approach suitable for students working independently or within a club.

An essential companion for anyone studying I.33 sword and buckler fencing, especially alongside a facsimile edition of the original manuscript.

214 pages | Paperback