„Hie ist der anfang mit dem schilt … Gott geb uns glük vnd haill.“ Cod.icon. 394a

Weapon: Longshield

Source: Talhoffer Fechtbuch Cod.icon. 394a

Not often seen, not often taught
This demonstration will give you an overview of the long shield elements (“Stücke”) in the Thalhofer fencing manual Cod. icon. 394A and further the possibility to get some hands-on experience with some of the shields yourself.

Skill level of Participants: Any skill level
Needed Equipment: None for the lecture, Full gear for the self experience

About the trainer – JJ Hösl

JJ (Jürgen Jakob) Hösl is a longtime HEMA practitioner. His main interests lie in the interpretation of treaties and especially Paulus Kal’s works. He has been participating and judging at various tournaments across Europe. Fencing in armour and fencing “fancy” weapons such as the long shield are among his favorite things to do. He is an instructor at the sports club Turngemeinde Landshut (Bavaria, Germany)