The longsword techniques described by the 16th century martial arts master Joachim Meyer are discussed. A short introduction in the style is presented and his techniques are summarized. To accompany this analysis, biomechanical modeling is used to qualitatively describe key components of the technique. Also, a list of artifacts and a short history of the longsword is presented.

• This report represents the work of one or more WPI undergraduate students submitted to the faculty as evidence of completion of a degree requirement. WPI routinely publishes these reports on its website without editorial or peer review.

Creator

• Melson, Michael John
• Cardin, Ernest Joseph
• Schueller, Stefan Thorsten

Subject

• Culture
• Industry

Publisher

• Worcester Polytechnic Institute

Identifier

• 02D004I

Mot-clé

• History

Advisor

• Forgeng, Jeffrey L.

Year

• 2002

Date created

• 2002-01-01

Emplacement

• Worcester

Resource type

• Interactive Qualifying Project

Rights statement

• In Copyright