Freifechter of Strasbourg

Joachim Meyer

1537–1571

Joachim Meyer (1537–1571) was a Freifechter and fencing master of Strasbourg, the last major figure of the Liechtenauer tradition. His writings span four works covering longsword, dusack, rapier, dagger, and polearms.

The Works

Munich Manuscript (MS Bibl. 2465)

1561

11 sections · 516 passages

Lund Manuscript (MS A.4º.2)

1563–68

4 sections · 285 passages

Gründtliche Beschreibung der Kunst des Fechtens

1570

47 sections · 969 passages

Rostock Manuscript (MS Var.82)

1570–71

2 sections · 22 passages