Peter Falkner

Peter Falkner
Born	ca. 1460s
Died	after 1506
Occupation	Fencing master
Citizenship	Frankfurt am Main, Germany
Movement	Marxbrüder
Influences	Paulus Kal Johannes Lecküchner (?) Johannes Liechtenauer (?)
Influenced	Hans Medel (?) Jörg Wilhalm Hutter
Genres	Fencing manual
Language	Early New High German
Notable work(s)	Kunste Zu Ritterlicher Were
Manuscript(s)	MS KK5012 (1495) Lost manuscript (ca. 1500) Cl. 23842 (?) (1490s)
First printed english edition	Tobler, 2011
Translations	Deutsch-Übersetzung

Peter Falkner (Peter Faulkner, Petter Falckner) was a 15th century German fencing master. His early life is uncertain, but he was certified as a Master of the Long Sword by the Marxbrüder in Frankfurt-am-Main some time before 1491. Falkner was a witness of record to the guild's biannual treasury accounting in 1496, a task he performed again in 1506. In 1502, he was elected as Captain (Hauptman) of the guild, and he seems to have served an unusual three consecutive terms.

In the 1490s, Falkner seems to have produced at least two manuscript fencing manuals (becoming the first member of the Brotherhood of Saint Mark to do so, unless Hans Talhoffer were also a member). Sadly, only the shorter of the two manuscripts, Kunste Zu Ritterlicher Were (MS KK5012), survives. This fully-illustrated manuscript includes a sword section is based on Liechtenauer's Recital and a messer section based on that of Johannes Lecküchner (though in both cases with considerable alteration and elaboration by Falkner, and several short sections on other weapons which appear to be entirely original.

The longer of the two manuscripts, known as the Falkner Turnierbuch, seems to have been destroyed by Prussian bombardment during the Siege of Strasbourg in 1870. What little we know about its contents comes from records made before this time, which seem to indicate a manuscript of at least 111 folia containing an anthology of treatises by other masters of the Liechtenauer tradition, as well as a few works of unknown origin. There is also a possible third Falkner manuscript, the apparently-anonymous MS Cl. 23842, whose illustrations bear a strong resemblance to the artwork in KK5012 and which seems to even directly allude to it.

Falkner's artwork resembles to some extent the earlier treatises of Paulus Kal, which may have been his inspiration, and his art seem in turn to have influenced Jörg Wilhalm Hutter (especially if he created Cl. 23842).

Treatise

Long Sword

Illustrations	Complete Translation by Christian Trosclair	Transcription by Dierk Hagedorn
	Young Knight, learn to love God and Women Honor them and speak well of Leaders With Manhood as one should, thus raise your honor. Practice Knighthood and learn Art that decorates you In war joining them in honor.	[01v] Jungk Ritter Lern gott lieb haben / und frawen In eren / Vnnd red den leytten wol Biß manlich wã man sol So wechst dein er vber ritterschaft Vnd lern kunst die dich ziert In krieg zu eren hoffiert
	Learn the Six Strikes From the right handreadily Against the wards That we avow a master To be of worth in the Arts	Sechs hew lern Von der rechten hand gern Wider die were Die wir maister geloben In künsten zelonenn
	Over Hew Wrath Hew Crooked Hew Thwart Hew Squinter Hew Parter Hew	Oberhaw Zornhaw Krumpphaw Zwirchhaw Schilherhaw Schaittelhaw
	Note what I say to you Strike a right over-cut. And left against right If you shall fence strongly, You may hang therein And bring to thrusting.	[02r] Merck was ich dir sag / Ain oberhaw recht schlag / Vnnd lingk gegen rechtem / Starck soltu Fechten Auch magstu dar Inen hengen vnd Zu stichen pringe~
	Deploy the wrath hew with strength. Always remember to move behind it From both sides, Standing still or with stepping.	[02v] Den zornnhaw trib mit sterck Hinder rugk das eben merck Von baiden seidten Stilsteen oder mit schreytten
	Do the right winding in the wrath point If you wish to find the face open. If he will defend his Then take it away above without driving. Hew, thrust, note soft or hard in the bind.	[03r] In zornnortt thu° recht winden Wilt Im das antlit ploß finden Wirt er sein gewar So nym es oben ab onefar / Haw stich merck Im band waich od~ hert
	In-the-moment before and after Without hurrying, You are not prone to the war Whoever resolves themselves of the war He will be shamed above, below. In all winding Learn to discover the hew and thrust.	[03v] Indes vor vnnd nach An hurtten krieg sej dir nit gach Wer sich des kriegs remet Oben niden wirt er beschemet In allem winden / haw stich sich lertt finden
	Learn to strike and to break the four openings. If you wish to reckon yourself, Double above And mutate to the right below. I say to you truthfully, No one protects themselves without danger.	[04r] Vier bleß lern schlahen vnd prechen Wiltu dich rechen Obnan doppellirn / vnd vndan recht mutirn Ich sag für war Sich schutzt kain man onefar
	Crook upon swiftly Throw the point to the hands. Whoever parries well He disrupts many hews with stepping. When it clashes above, Then descend, that I will praise.	[04v] Krumpp auff behend / wirff den ort auf die hend Wer wol versetzet / mit schreiten er vil hew letzt Wann es gleist oben So stand ab das wil ich loben
	The thwart hew seizes Whatever approaches from above. Or with strength With that, note your work.	[05r] Die zwirch benympt was vonn oben darkompt / Oder mit der sterck / Dein arbait damit merck
	The thwart to the plow Connect hard to the ox. Therein go up high and low Come out against from both sides.	[05v] Die zwirch zu dem pflug Zu dem ochssen hart fug Dar Inn gang hoch auf und nÿder Von baiden seydten kump hinwider
	The thwart with springing Allows you to succeed to the head. Strike him to both ears Thus you make a right fool out of him.	[06r] Die zwirch mit springen Zu dem haubt laß dir gelingen Schlach Im zu° baiden oren So magst auß Im ain rechten doren
	Whoever commands a failer properly Wounds according to desires. Invert the wind Rush in and wrestle.	[06v] Wellicher ain feler recht füret Nach wunsch errüret Verker die wing Durch lauff damit ring
	The squinter breaks Whatever the buffalo strikes or stabs. Squint into the point Take the neck without fear.	[07r] Schilher pricht Was biffel schlecht vnd sticht Schilh zu dem ort Nym den hals one forcht
	The parter is a threat to the head Then hew through below with three steps. Make four blows from both sides.	[07v] Der schaittler ist dem haupt gefer Den haw vndan durch mit dreyen driten Vier straich mach von baiden seydten
	Four positions alone from those defend and flee the common. Four are the oppositions That severely disrupt the four positions.	[08r] Vier leger allain Dauon halt vnd fluich die gemain Vier sind der versetzen Die / die vier leger ser letzen
	Learn the chasing-after Hew, thrust twice; some wound with it. Thrust to the breast, So that it gives you joy.	[08v] Nachraisen lere Haw stich zwifach Id / damit sere Stich zu der prust / So gibt es dir lust /
	run-over him. Wind and raise the pommel. If you wish to wrestle or to press, You must yank the weapon.	[09r] Im vberlauffen / Wind vnd erhöch den knauffen Wiltu ringen oder drucken Die wer soltu zucken /
	You shall set-on To wound him upon the four endings. He comes high or low, The straight point injures him.	[09v] Du solt ansetzen An vier enden In letzen Er kum oben oder vndan Ortt geratt ist In verwunden
	If he is strong, Run-through quickly at the right moment. Note the art and learn To hew surely from both sides.	[10r] Ob er starck ist Dburch lauff zu aller frist Mberck die art vnd ler vbon baiden seÿdten haw ser
	Learn to set aside Hew, thrust; artfully defend. Learn to wind; hew thrust, cut From the four ends.	[10v] Absetzen lere / haw stich künstlich were Von vier enden / Haw stich schnidt ler wenden
	Four are the Slices With two above and two below. Slice against the hard From below in both drives.	[11r] Vier sind der schnidt Zwen oben zwen vnden / mit Schneidt wider die hertt Von vndan In baiden gefertt
	Slice against the crown From below, from above if you break it beautifully. If he wishes to struggle upon it, Guide the pommel or point to his face.	[11v] Schneid wider die kron Von vndan von oban prichstu si schon Will er an sich reissen Den knopff oder ortt In das gesicht weisen
	Yanking and hitting If you wish to confound the master. Step close into the bind The yanking provides good discoveries.	[12r] Zucken vnnd dreffen Den Maister wiltu effen Dridt nachend zu dem binden Das zucken geit gutt finden
	Make the speaking window Stand lightly, recognizing his intent. Mark what I say, Strike so that it snaps into him.	[12v] Sprechfenster mach Stand frölich besich sein sach Merck was ich sag Schlag zu Im das es schnab
	Learn to wrap his arm leftward Hold him firmly to discomfort him. Sinking if he halts you With pressing if you wish to knock him down.	[13r] Lingk ler arm beschliessen Halt In vast zu°uerdriessen Beschlossen so er dich hatt Mitt drucken machstu In madt
	If he wishes to reckon himself Breaking-in his fencing. If he allows his hand to drive, Press firmly against his ear.	[13v] Will er sich rechen Im fechten einprechen Last er die hand faren Druck fast gegen den oren
	Drive over the left, Turn the back against the belly. Thrust through both legs swiftly.	[14r] Lingk vberfar Rugk gegen bauch wend Durch baide pain stich behend
	Point to the sun With the sword if you wish to tilt him. To break through him, Press against his neck if you wish yourself vengeance.	[14v] Das Sonnen zaigen Mit dem swert wilt Im naigen Im einprechen Druck gegen nack wiltu dich rechen
	If he wishes to near you, Learn to drive the right with the left. Set-on the throat or chest half-sworded It brings you joy.	[15r] Will er dir nahen Die recht mit ling ler fahen Setz an die kel oder prust Gewappnet es gibt dir lust
	If you wish to shame him, Take the sword during the clash. You should slide with the cross With both hands above you.	[15v] Wiltu In beschemen Das swert bj dem kiltz nemen Mitt dem kreitz soltu schieben Mitt baiden henden dich üben
	Learn to thrust through half-sworded high To the outside of whomever approaches. You must also wrap the arm While being able to guide them.	[16r] Auswendig vber durch stechen Gewappnet ler wer ausprechen Auch magstu arm beschliessen Will glick des kanst gewÿessenn
	If he positions himself in the hanging point, Take the sword without fear. You should slide yourself back over above during the clash.	[16v] Ligt er Indem hangenden ortt Nym das swert one forchtt Mitt dem kiltz soltu schieben Vber rugk dich vben
	If you wish to dirty yourself grappling, Learn to seize the neck and push over the legs. Work quickly with a level head So he can hardly come to work.	[17r] Wiltu dich vberlafens masen Hals fach vberbain ler stossen Arbait schnel biß besumen [!] Zu stucken mag er hart komen
	Note this precept Seize him with strength. If you wish to wrestle firmly, Allow your sword to fall aside.	[17v] Die regel merck / greiff In an mit sterck / Wiltu fast ringen Dein swert lass von dir springen
	This is the summation of the entire art Whosoever observes well, They rapidly counter The best, continuously Finding the cut, hew and thrust. Whoever properly hangs well, Executes the windings there. Abide with the proper position And consider the corresponding windings. There are eight windings To both sides And test the attacks With nothing more than soft or hard.	[18r] Das ist die beschliessung der gantzen kunst Wer wol sicht vnnd entlichen prichtt Das best entlichen In drey finden Wer recht wol henget vnd winden damit pringet / Wart mit rechtem leger betragt / Vnd ir ein der winden acht Winden sind zu baiden seÿdten Vnnd brief die gefert nichtmer waich oder hert
	Here ends Master Peter Falkner’s Art with the long sword.	¶ Hie enndet Maister Peter Falkners kunst mit dem langen swertt

Messer

Illustrations	Draft Translation by Kristopher Micozzi	Transcription by Dierk Hagedorn
	Above you will direct your attention to fencing with the messer and consider it. So learn the method within and do it gracefully— in friendly play or in earnest affairs.	[18v] Ob du wildt achtten Messer fechten betrachten So lern kunst die dich ziert Zu schimpff vnd zu ernst hofiert
	Learn these six strikes, on the one hand you counter against cuts. The left hand behind the back, or in the breast you can keep it, should you wish to grapple him.	Sechs hew lere Auß ainer hannd wider die were Die Lingk hand leg auf den rugken Auff die prust wilt wer zucken
	The Zornhaw, Wecker, Enntristhaw, Zwinger, The Geferhaw, and The Wincker.	Zorn haw wecker Enntrist haw zwinger Gefer haw mit wincker
	What comes toward you from above, The Zorn Ortt clears it away— and defends you from shame. With the messer learn to takeoff. Cut with it, or thrust—listen to this advice: In the bind, be soft or hard.	[19r] Was auff dich wirt gericht Zornhaw ortt das gar bericht Wiltu In beschemen Ain messer lern abnemen Haw stich merck Im pund waich oder hertt /
	Note these words, they are valuable: Vor, Nach, Indes. Seek to make contact in the affair, Or allow conflict to avoid you. From above or below, seek his openings.	[19v] vor vnnd nach Indes hab acht Die lauff des kriegs recht betracht Den krieg auff les Oban nyden wart der pleß
	There are four openings, These you should seek to take, Thus you endanger him, such that he cannot counter you.	[20r] Vier sind der zÿnen Die du solt gewynnen Der wach nym war Wa sy seyen mit gefar
	Cast the Wecker and endanger him, bind hard with strength— take the weak without fear.	[20v] Den wecker treib mit seim gefert Biß manlich starck und hertt Der [illegible] swech nÿm war Den hals nÿm onefar
	The Enntristhaw forestalls what he casts from above, onward to the strong, be sure to note your work here.	[21r] Entrist haw nympt was oben darkumpt Rist zu der Sterck Dein arbait damit merck
	Go forth with failing strikes, such that you confuse him. Above you can do it twofold, slicing away as you note your work there.	[21v] Feler verfieret Die zynen nach errüret Ob du verfelest zwifach Die schnidt damit mach
	The Zwinger will break whatever strike comes from a vulgar fencer. If he threatens to pull it, The Zwinger will prevent this.	[22r] Der zwinger In bricht So der Biffel schlecht vnd sticht Wer wechsel will trawen Der zwinger will In berawben
	The Geferhaw against his cut, threatens the face and breast.	[22v] Dien gefer haw mit seiner ker Dem antlitz vnd brust ist gefer
	The Wincker threatens, and forces a master into disarray. Do the Wincker twice, to the right and the left.	[23r] Den wincker solt erstrecken Vnd die Maister damit erwecken Zwifach ler wincken Zu der rechten von der lincken
	Whatever the master puts forth, from anywhere despite the angle— whether it comes at you crooked or straight, The Wincker thwarts it all.	[23v] Wilt die Maister plawen Des winckers soltu dich frewen Was da kompt krump oder schlecht Das sej dem wincker alls gerecht
	There are four postures in which you fence with the messer: The Bastei and Lugissland, the Stier and the Eber—know them well.	[24r] Vier leger soltu absÿnnen Inn messer fechten wiltu gewÿnen Pasteÿ Vnd lugißland Stier vnd eber sej dir bekant /
	There are four ways to displace, and they conquer any posture against you. Set aside that which comes in front of you, displace frequently with courage.	[24v] Vier versetzen Soltu begÿnen Sol Wiltu die leger bezwingen Vor versetzen dich hu°tt Versetzen oft den man mu°t
	In your attack, you shall aim to harm the four ends. Whether it goes above or below, the point always seeks him through winding.	[25r] Du solt ansetzen An vier enden letzen Er kump oben oder vnden Ort gerat ist In verwunden
	Learn to travel after, Go directly in with the slices. Learn to make it twice— do so with skill considered.	[25v] Ler nachraissen Zu weer die schneidt thu weisen Zwifach ler die machen Mitt künsten dich solt besachen
	Enntrist in the overrunning Turn and him Overrun the under, strongly and shamelessly. Displacing comes afterwards— turn the short point inward.	[26r] Entrist In vberlauff Wind vnd erh Vberlauff die vnderram Sterck vnd In bescham Ist die versatzung darpracht Ortt wind kurtz biß bedacht
	Enntristhaw in overrunning, turn and raise the pommel.	[26v] Entrist In vberlauff Wind vnd erhöch den knauff
	Overrun within measure, seize the neck and toss him over the leg.	[27r] Wiltu dich vberlauffens massen Hals fach vberpain ler stossen
	Turn your blade, cut or use the point nimbly. Drive wrestling and pressing— shove, grapple, apply twitching.	[27v] Dein schneid wend Schneid mit ort biß behend Will er ringen und drucken Stoß ring wer ler zucken
	Learn to set aside, Cut or thrust with skill. On the four ends, cut, thrust, or wind.	[28r] Die absetzen ler Haw stich kunstliche wer Von vier enden Haw stich ler wenden
	This is the change-through, it forces the master to retreat. Mark the art and learn; from both sides thrust with grace.	[28v] Durch wechsel das stuck Die Maister trib zurugk Merck die art und ler Von baiden seydten stich mit feer
	Make lengthy cuts from below, the change-through will free you. The left drops long, the right one moves quickly; wind and thrust such that you fluster him.	[29r] Wiltu dich Langk vnderhawen Durch wichsel soltu dich freen Lingk lang laß recht ein schiessen Wind stich wirt In verdriessen
	Whoever may turn the wheel: The changer makes it twofold.	[29v] Wer das ratt kan machen Den feler kan er zwifachen
	Twitch the hit, The master you will trick. To he who makes binding Twitches quickly in his finding.	[30r] Zuck die treffen Die Maister wiltu effenn Will er auff dich binden Zuck schnell will er In finden
	Strike the flat of the Watcher Twitch the point through to the hand, If he has displaced the thrust, Fall in instantly twofold to injure him.	[30v] Haw die flech zum lugisland Durch zuck den ortt zehand Hatt er den stich versetzt Indes fel zwifach er wirt geletzt
	When he is strong above, always run through. Draw the hand and the arm closely, and wisely look where to seize him. Take the joint wisely, and sweep him from the knee.	[31r] Ob er starck ist Durch lauff zu aller frist Der hand vnnd arm soltu nahen Vnd weislich wartens fahen Der gelider soltu gewar nemen Der knüe bug soltu dich beremen
	Run through to enter, thereupon tear the elbow and take the hand to break. Take he who waits, make the counter taking.	[31v] Durch lauff entrist Den elenbog reib hand zeprust Nÿm er das gewicht Wider nÿm macht zenicht
	Learn to shoot over the arm such that you artfully bind him up. Thus you can come forth, with running or driving as you need.	[32r] Ler arm vber schiessen Ja künstlich den beschliessen Damit In machst fieren Nötten zu lauffen oder recht zu rüren
	Draw in the hand to the breast, grasp it and drive outward. Spring into it, strike over the left arm.	[32v] Ler hannd prust zu reÿben Wiltu den vngenanten griff treiben Spring vnd iag Den Lingken arm vberschlag
	Seize his right with your left, spring in and shove him behind your shoulder.	[33r] Fach lingk seinen rechten Die achsel stoß hinder springen fechten
	Whoever in fencing, strikes above from the right, then go through behind— capturing it fully.	[33v] Will er Im fechten Vberschlagen den rechten Dann soltu durch faren er ist gefangen alls In ainem garn
	The right and the left—learn to lock the arms, go in toward him and hold it firmly. Perform this lock here, with pressing so that you make it strong.	[34r] Recht mit lingk ler arm beschliessen Halt In vast zuuerdriessen Beschlossen So er dich hatt Mitt drucken So er dich macht macht madt /
	Do not forget the slices— with two below and two above. Whoever wrenches out from the bind, his hands are in the pressing.	[34v] Nitt vergiss der schnidt Zwen vndan zwen oben mitt Will er auß dem band rucken Die hand solt im drucken
	To show skill: Take the messer through the bend, slapping his shoulder with the back of your hand— press firmly at his nape.	[35r] Das sonen zaigen Mit dem messer wilt im naygen Die achsel tasch Gegen nack druck fast
	Press the forearm above with the back of your hand, Then strike over the right arm, taking his balance by the bend of the elbow.	[35v] Oben tasch Den rechten arm vberschlag By dem elen bogen nÿm die wag
	If he hangs the point, take his messer by the front. Shove with your cross— such that both edges come on top.	[36r] Ligt er Im hangenden ortt Nym das messer one forcht Mitt dem crütz soltu schieben Mitt baiden schneiden dich üben
	If you wish to save yourself from shame, capture with the left hand— Twitch—change over above, is what you can do; seize the weapon behind the strong.	[36v] Wiltu In beschemen Mitt lerer hand wer nemen Zuck wechsel ob du wild Die wach hab hinder dem schilt
	In the clash wind in, thus the points meet and his is broken. take off with the messer and strike in; with rising you will turn it.	[37r] Im winden biß bericht Dein ort trift vnd sein erpricht Messer nemen solt enperen Mitt reissen dich zu Im keren
	The bow is doubled, thus you make the work. what comes from the bow is long and the point takes it away quickly.	[37v] Den bogen zwifach Dein arbait damit mach Was vom bogen lang kumpt Ortt schnell das abnimpt
	With this messer-taking, you will bring him shame: with a skilled empty hand, wind above to the left and press fast.	[38r] Mitt dem messer nemen Machstu In beschemen Mit lerer hand wer nÿm Vber wind auff lingk druck geswind
	So you have a foe who threatens to hurt you. Disarm or injure him— but do not turn away; stand boldly and defend yourself.	[38v] Hastu ain wer Wirstu vberlauffen mit gefer Ruck an schaden kanstu dich kern Stand frolich machstu dich weren
	If he is strong above, be wise and listen to this advice: Turn your armed-hand, injure with the point to bring an end.	[39r] Ob er starck ist Vnd stätt In künstlich~ list gewappnet will er wenden Ruck ort thut In enden
	Strike out, over, and through; apply the armed-hand often— you can make arm locks as well, thus you will find joy in the techniques.	[39v] Aussen über durch stechen Gewappnet ler ausprechen Auch machstu arm beschliessen Will gelück das kanst gewÿessen
	With this breaking his limb is trapped, place your arm against the armpit— with pressing it cannot fail.	[40r] Will er prangen So der arm ist gefangen Arm vberfar In die keel Mitt drucken soltu nicht felen
	If you want to shame him, take his messer by the hilt— wrench it from his hand, and press inside his elbow.	[40v] Will er dich beschemen Das messer bj dem gehiltz nemen Sein hand ler rucken Den elenbogen soltu drucken
	Winking on the right, wrench the arm tight. Gripping behind the left, the right shoulder press.	[41r] Auff recht will er wencken Vnd arm rencken Linck hinder ler springen Die achsel recht soltu dringen
	Fall over the left, wrench in behind the belly— through both legs thrust nimbly.	[41v] Linck vberfar Ruck gegen bauch wend Durch baide pain stich behend
	Hold both messer to the right, for he who forcefully breaks the fight— place the left foot before, stride in and thrust to injure.	[42r] Das messer zu dem rechten bain halt Die wer bricht mit gewalt Den lingken vforß vor satz Mitt schreytten haw stich letz
	Here is some brief advice: connect in the bind quickly— thrust to his left, wink at his right.	[42v] Kurtz dich meld Im bund biß schnell Haw stich zu seiner lingken Der rechten hand soltu wincken
	The Scorpion will threaten him, his face is endangered by its sting. Dropping the short edge toward the head, strike twice to the right and fall in.	[43r] Scorpian mit seinem gefer Mitt antlitz biß gefer Die kurtz schneid gegen dem haubt laß fallen Schlag recht zwifach laß prallen
	Block his sight— shove it strongly toward the ear, and bind nimbly. Turn the point to his face with the armed-hand	[43v] Klotz mit seiner wart Zu den oren stost er hartt In des biß behend Gewappnet ort zu gesicht wend /
	and with that the art of Peter Falkner’s messer ends.	Hie enndet Maister Peter Falkners kunst Mitt dem Messer

Dagger

Illustrations	Draft Translation by Philippe Charlebois	Transcription by Dierk Hagedorn
	Here begins the dagger fencing in armour. If you want to be covered so that he falls, so you tear him large pieces of his tunic and thrust him in his visor with the dagger. Then see that he doesn’t succeed to act freely, as strong as he stand. Thus, one gain over him a great advantage.	[46r] Hÿe hept sich an das degen fechten ÿm harnisch Wiltu das verborgen seÿ so er felt so reyß ÿme große stück von sinem woppenrock Vnd stiche ÿme In sin vÿsier mit dem degen so sichstu das er mitnichten mag ledig werden das wer gu°t wer es sandig so gewÿndt man ÿme groß vorteyle abe
	Item, if he thrusts you from above, then displace him with your left arm and with the right hand thrust him to the face. If he displaces also your thrust, so jerk strongly to you. Then, he thrusts in again, so displace high and take the dagger out.	[46v] Item sticht er dir oben zu° so ver secz ym mit dem lincken arm vnd mit der rechten hand stich ym nach dem gesicht vor seczt er dir auch den stich so röck starck an dich sticht er dan hin wider so ver secz hoch und nÿm~ den tegen üß &c ~~~~~~~
	Item, if he thrusts again from above, then catch his hand with your hand and with the other that holds the dagger strike him alike on his right arm and pull toward you. This is named a taking of the dagger and that is good.	[47r] Item sticht er aber oben zu° so fach sin hand in din hand vnd mit der andern do der degen in ist schlag im über sinen rechten arm sines gleichß vnd ruck an dich das heisset ein degen nemeñ vnd ist gut &c ~~~
	Item, if he directs a long thrust at you, so go with your dagger under through at his hand and, with the left hand forward, go around his neck and throw him over the left leg. That is good.	[47v] Item furt er ein langen stich auff dich so far mit dinem degen vnden durch an sin hand vnd mit der lincken hand vorne~ vmb Den halß vnd wurff in uber daß linck bein das ist güt &c ~~~~~
	Item, if he thrusts you from above, so grab on the dagger with your left hand and, thus armed, displace him the thrust and turn him the dagger out. That is named the high shield. That is also good.	[48r] Item sticht er dir aber oben zu° So grÿff mit diner lincken hand in din degen vnd ver secz im den stich gewapnet vnd wind ym den tegen auß das heist der ober schilt das ist aüch güt &c ~~~~
	Item, if he thrusts again from above, so displace him with the left hand and with the right hand grab him under through his right leg and, with the head through his arm pit, lift him over you. Thus, you throw him on the ground. This is made with empty hands.	[48v] Item sticht er aber oben zu° so vesecz ym mit lincker hand vnd mit der rechten grÿff vnden durch sin rechtes bein vnd mit dem koph durch sin üchsen vnd heb da mit ubersich so wurffest du ÿn nider das is mit ledigen henden &c ~~~
	Item, if he thrusts you again from above, lay your dagger on your left arm so that the point goes over you, and trap his hand and dagger, [and] pull toward the ground. That is names the scissors.	[49r] Item sticht er dir aber oben zu° so leg din tegen über din lincken arm das der spicz ubersich gee vnd vmb schrenck ym sin hand vnd tegen Ruck zu° den erden das heissett die scher &c ~
	Item, if he thrusts you again from above, so displace him with the right arm and catch him his hand. With the left hand pull his right elbow under your chest and throw him over the leg. That is named the unnamable.	[49v] Item sticht er dir aber oben zu° so ver secz mit dem rechten arm vnd her wisch ym sin hand mit der lincken hant seinen rechten elebogen ruck die vnder din brust vnd wurff in uber das bein das heisst das ungenant ~~
	Item, another piece, if he thrusts from above, so lay your dagger on the right arm so that the point stand behind you, then he thrusts at you, so displace him the thrust with the dagger and grab with the left hand over his right on the arm and press behind him. That is named the key [in] wrestling with the dagger.	[50r] Item aber ein stück sticht er dir oben zu° so leg din tegen uff den rechten arm das der spitz hinde~sich stee sticht er dan uff dich so versecz ym den stich mit dem tegen vnd griff mit der lincken hant uber sin recht ym din arm vnd drück hindersich daß heist das schloß ringen ym tegen
	Item, if he thrusts from bellow, so fall in with your dagger over his and with the left hand grasp him his right [hand] and pull at you. Thus, you take him the dagger and [he] thrusts himself therein. That is good.	[50v] Item stich er dir vnden zu° so val ÿm mit dinem tegen uff den sin vnd mit der lincken hand begriff ym sin recht vnd ruck andich so nÿmstu ÿm den tegen vnd sticht sich selbs daran daß ist güt ~~~~
	Item, if he thrusts you again from bellow, so fall in also over the dagger with yours and grab with the left hand both daggers and with the right hand rotate under through over him. Thus, you take him the dagger. That is named the low shield.	[51r] Item sticht er aber vnden zu° so val ym aüch uff den tegen mit dÿm vnd griff mit der lincken hend in sy beid tegen vnd mit der rechten wind vnden durch uber sich so nymst ym den tegen daß heist der vnder schilt ~~~~~
	Another good masterpiece with the dagger. If he has a dagger and you none, and [he] thrusts you from bellow, so displace him well with your left hand on his right arm and pull him the hand behind and take him his dagger and hold him thusly firmly, or direct [him] where you want. That is named carrying out.	[51v] Aber ein güt meisterlich stück mit dem tegen Hastu ein tegen vnd er kein vnd sticht dir vnden zu° so versecz ym mit diner lincken hand wol uff sein rechten arm vnd hinder rück ym die hand vnd nym ym sin tegen vnd halt in also fast oder fürn wo du wilt das heist die ußfüru~g ~
	Item, another piece, if he has a dagger and you none, then he thrusts from bellow, so grab him whis right hand with both hands and pull it over your right shoulder. That is named a projection or a arm break.	[52r] Item aber ein stück hat er ein tegen vnd du kein sticht er dan dir vnden zu° so griff ÿm mit beiden henden sein rechte hant vnd rück die uber din lincke achsel das ist ein wurff oder arm bruch ~
	Item, if you have a dagger and he also one and thrusts you from above on the head, so project yourself with your head under through on his chest and thrust him with the inversed dagger behind around his leg or through both and pull at you. Thus he falls on the ground. That is good.	[52v] Item hastu ein tegen vnd er auch ein vnd sticht dir oben zu° uber den kopff so wurff dich mit dine~ kopff vnden durch in sin brust vnd stich ym mit ebichen tegen hinden vmb sin bein oder durch sy beid vnd rück andich so velt er nider das ist güt ~~~~~~~
	Item, if you have a dagger and he also, and [you] thrust at him, then he takes you your dagger, so step away from him like in sword. He then thrusts at you from above, so displace him with the left hand and with the head, run in through his right arm and with your right hand grasp him his leg and lift him over you. Thus you throw him.	[53r] Item hastu ein tegen vnd er ein vnd sticht uff yn nÿmpt er dir din tegen so entsecz dich ym auß als ym schwert sticht er dan uff dich von oben nider so versecz ym mit der lincken hand vnd mit den koph lauff ym durch sin rechten arm vnd mit diner rechten hand begrieff ym sin bein vnd heb yn ubersich so wurffstu ÿn ~~
	Item, another piece. If he thrusts you from above with the dagger, so displace him with the left hand high and with the right hit him the dagger around his throat and pull at you or grab with your left on your dagger and press him in the nape of the neck.	[53v] Item aber ein stück sticht er dir oben zu° mit dem tegen so versecz ym mit der lincken hand hoch vnd mit der rechten schlag ym din tegen vmb sin hals vnd ruck andich oder griff mit der lincken ÿn din tegen vnd druck ym in das genick ~~~~~~~~
	Item, if he thrusts you from above, so displace him again with the left hand high and hit him with the dagger in the articulation of his right arm. Thus you break him the arm or take him the dagger. That is good.	[54r] Item sticht er dir oben zu° so versecz ym aber mit der lincken hant hoch vnd mit dem tegen schlag ÿm in sin gelenck des rechten armß so brist ÿm den arm oder nymst ym den tegen das ist güt ~~~~~~~~~
	Item, another good piece in the wrestling. If he has a dagger and you none and he thrusts you from bellow, so fall on him with your right hand on his right and jump behind him with your left foot and with the right hand grasp him his left leg in the knee pit and with the left hand in front around his belly. That is good.	[54v] Item aber ein gut stuck yn dem ringen hat er einen tegen vnd du kein vnd sticht dir vnden zu° so fall ÿm mit diner rechten hant uff sin recht vnd hinder spring yn mit dinem lincken fuß vnd mit der rechten hant begriff ym sin rechtes bein in der knie pug vnd mit der lincken hant vornen vmb sin weich das ist güt ~~~~~~~~
	Item, another piece. If he has a dagger and you non, he thrusts at you, so displace him with your left hand and with your right grab him under on his elbow and pull at you. That is also good.	[55r] Item aber ein stück hat er einen tegen vnd du keinen sticht er dan uff dich so versecz ym mit der lincken hand vnd mit der rechten griff ym vnden an sin ellebogen ruck an dich das ist auch güt ~~~~~
	Another piece. If he has one dagger in each hand and that you want to bring him where you want so he can’t thrust you, so grasp him through his arm when standing behind and press him on his neck with both hands and lift him over you. Thus, he can’t not thrust you	[55v] Aber ein stuck hatt einer ij tegen in beiden henden vnd wilt yn tragen wo du wilt das er dich nit mag stechen so griff ym durch sin arm hinderwert ligen vnd druck yn uff den halß mit beiden henden vnd heb damit ubersich so kan er dich nit stechen ~~~~~~~
	Item, another piece. If you have a dagger and he has one too, when he thrusts at you, so displace him the thrust and take him the dagger. Then, he waits after your thrust and he would also like to take yours, so make a feint thrust and throw him on the ground and fall him on his body. Then he hit you with a foot around the neck, so raise the other firmly and work him to the face with the dagger. That is good.	[56r] Item aber ein stück hastu ein tegen vnd er auch ein sticht er dan uff dich so versecz ym den stich vnd nym ym den tegen wart er den uff din stich vnd welt dir auch gern den din nemen so thu° einen fel stich vnd wurff ynn nider vnd fal ym uff den lyb schlecht er dir den einen fuß umb den halß so heb den andern fest vnd arbeit ym zu° dem gesicht mit dem tegen das ist güt ~~~

Staff

Illustrations	Complete Translation by Betsy Winslow	Transcription by Dierk Hagedorn	Kraków Version (1535-40)  by Jens P. Kleinau
	Mark what I depict in the staff, then be quick in winding and lifting up, fencing and laying low, crashing down forget not. Five hews make with falling over and winding out. Hew, stab also learn to find. That is the text, here follows after.	[58r] Merck was ich meld ÿnn büden [?] b Der stangen bÿß uff heben biß schnel winden den vnd uff heben fechten vnd nÿder legen ab stürczen vergiss nit fünff hew mach mit über fallen vnd auß winden haw stich sich auch lertt finden das ist der text her nach folgett ~~~~~~
	Will you make the four on-bindings together, you shall seek when you lie before him in the changing hew, and he runs with the point from below on to the breast, then run against him there, also with the point. If he then strikes above with the other point, then strike also with the other there-against, so may he not injure you.	[58v] Wiltu zuchtlich machen die iiij anbinden soltu besachen wen du vor ym lÿst yn einem wechsel hauw vnd er laufft dir mit dem ortt von vnden uff zu der brüst so lauff ym dar gegen auch mit dim ortt schlecht er dan oben mit dem andern ortt so schlach auch mit dem andern dar gegen so mage er dir nit schaden ~~	[085r] Wildu zichtiglich machen, die 4 annbinnden soltu befachen, wenn du vor im liegst in einem wechsl, unnd er laufft dir mit dem ort, von unnden auf zu der prust, so lauf ine dargegen, auch mit dem ort, schlecht er dann oben mit dem anndern ort so schlag auch mit dem anndern, dargegen, so mag er dir nicht schaden,
	Yet a technique, that is called the running over. When he has bound on your staff, then fall in above over his right shoulder on the neck with the point, he will then set off the point with the other point of his staff, then quickly strike with your other point in to the head, or thrust him in the breast.	[59r] Aber ein stück das heist das über lauffen wen er dir angebunden hat an die stangen so fall ym oben uber sin rechte achsel an den halß mit dem ortt wil er dan den ortt abseczen mit dem andern ortt der stangen so schlach schnel mit dinem andern ortt ym zu dem kopff oder stosß ÿm in die brust ~~~~~~	[085v] Uberlauffen wenn er dir anngebunnden hat, ann die stanng, so vall im oben yber sein recht achsl, an den hals, mit dem ort, will er dann den ort absetzen, mit dem anndern ort der stanngen, So schlag, schnell mit dem anndern ort, Ime zum kopf, oder stoß in hin die prust, wann man weit anneinannder isßt
	Yet a technique far from the man. If he drives a strike or thrust on you to the face or breast, then displace his strike or stab, and take a thrust or strike against him to the head or to his leg.	[59v] Aber ein stück yn der wÿtt von dem man furt er einem schlag oder stoß uff dich zu° dem gesicht oder brust so ver secz ym den schlag oder stich vnd nÿm einen stoß oder schlag wider gegen ym zu dem koph oder zu° sinen benen ~	[086r] Ein stuckh mit der stanng in der weitte vom mann, firrt einer einen schlag, oder stos auf dich zu dem gesicht, oder prust, so versetz ime den schlag oder stich, unnd nimb ainen stos oder schlag wider gegen im zum Kopff ader seinem pain,
	Mark, yet a technique. When he quickly binds on you, and you [bind on] against him from above, then grasp his staff to yours and press his fingers, then he must let you take the staff, this is called the clamping.	[60r] Merck aber ein stück wen er dir schnel anbindt vnd du ym wider von oben so vasß sin stangen zu der dinen vnd druck ym die finger so müß er die stangen lassen faren das heisset der kloben ~~~~~~~~~
	Yet a technique that is called the winding over with both points. Whenever you fall over with a point on the neck, then you shall wind out with the other point, if he falls against with the other [point] on the other side of the neck, then do not leave, thrust him between the hands to the throat or face.	[60v] Aber ein stück das heist die uber winden mit beiden örtten welcher dir uberfelt mit einen ortt an den halß dem soltu mit dem andern ortt auß winden felt er mit dem andern wider uff die andern sitten an den halß so laß nitt du stossest ym zwischen den henden nach der gurgel oder angesicht ~~~~
	Mark this is an especially good technique in the staff and is called the running under. When you have a staff and if he then strikes to you, to the leg or body, then run off with your back point on your right side from below after the strike, and fall with the left arm high over his breast, and with the left foot behind his, then you throw him down.	[61r] Merck das ist ein besunder gut stück in der stangen vnd heist das vnder lauffen wen du ein stangen hast und er ein schlecht er dir dan nach den schenkeln oder lyb so lauff mit dinem hindern ortt dyner rechten sytten von vnden uff nach dem schlag vnd fall ym hoch uber syn brust mit dem lincken arm vnd mit den lincken fuß hinder die synen so wurffstu ÿn nider ~~~~~~~~~

Poleax

Illustrations	Complete Translation by Hugh Knight	Transcription by Dierk Hagedorn
	This is a further lesson as you are to avail yourself of the weapons for the judicial combat, namely the murder axe and the halberd. Also this belongs to the judicial combat: Strikes, blows, wrestling counters. This is now the text	[62r] Merck das ist auch ein leer wie du mit kemphlicher wer solt wartten mordt agst vnd hellebartten das ist auch zu dem kampff gericht schleg stöß ringen macht zu° nicht ~~ ¶ Das ist auch der text
	If you have a murder axe or a halberd in the hand and he likewise, so hold it straight across on the legs, so that the left foot is forward and the point shows in the face. If he strikes then from above to you or if he leads a thrust, then drive with your displacement. Seize then, as you know well, with that pushing (?) end.	[62v] Merck hastu ein mordtagst oder hellebarten in der hand vnd er auch ein so halt sy vor dir zwergß uff dinen beinen das der linck fuß vor stee vnd der spicz yn das gesicht schlecht er den uff dich von oben oder furt ein stich so var mit diner versaczüng vnd arbeit auch als du wol weist mit dem ~hudß end
	A further piece: If he strikes you high to the head, drive high with an armored hand and displace the strike. If he wants to wrench, you are to lead the strike or the point in the face. If this does not succeed, pass under it appropriately with wrestling.	[63r] Aber ein stück schlecht er dir hoch zu° dem koph so far hoch uff gewapnet vnd versecz ym dem schlag wil er ansich ryssen den schlag oder spycz solt ym in das gesicht wÿssen mag dir das nit gelingen so vnder lauff ÿn recht mit ringen ~~
	A further piece: If you are in the lower stance and he is in the upper and if he leads a fast stroke to you, then step forward with your right foot. Go with the rear point rapidly from low to high, and catch the blow. Wind to him the blade of your halberd in front to the neck, and throw him over the left leg. Attack him in the face. This is a piece which makes an end.	[63v] Aber ein stück steestu indem vndern stand vnd er in dem obern vnd furt ein geschwinden streich uff dich so drÿtt mit dinem rechten fuß für vnd mit dem hindern ortth lauff ÿm von vnden uff vnd verfach den schlag wind ym das platt diner hellenbarten fornen and den hals vnd wurff ÿn uber das linck bein vnd arbeit ym nach dem gesicht das ist ein endt stück ~
	Note, this piece is plain and simple: If you have a halberd and he likewise and if he opposes you with pulled weapon in order to strike you, then stand also with the halberd pressed to your body. If it strikes above or below, displace the strike and turn away his halberd with yours, or thrust him to the face; that is good.	[64r] Merck das stück ist schlecht und gerecht hastü ein hellenbarten vnd er einen vnd stet gegen dir mit gezogner wer vnd wil uff dich schlagen so ste geschmügt mit diner hellenbarten an dem lyb er schlach oben oder vnden so versecz ym den schlag vnd uber wurff ym sin hellenbarten hinweg mit der din oder stich ym nach dem gesicht das ist güt ~~~~~
	A further piece: If he wants to throw you over the left foot and if he put the pollaxe to you to the neck, then drive to him with your halberd behind his elbows, so that the lower end comes upward. Push it above you. Thus you refuse him the throw.	[64v] Aber ein stück wil er dich werffen uber den lincken füß vnd hãt dir die strytt agst anden hals geleit so far ym hinder sin ellebogen mit diner hellenbarten das das vnder end uber sich küm vnd stoß ym oben von dir so werstu ym den ~ wurff ~~~
	Note, this is one of the very best pieces with the Halberd: If you both stand and neither of you wants to strike the first blow, prepare an enormous stroke. If he then goes with the displacement, twitch the stroke, and push him to the body or to the face. This he cannot counter well, and it is effective.	[65r] Merck das ist der besten stück eins sunder mit den hellenbarten wen ir beid gegen einander stond vnd keiner wil vor schlagen so fach an mit eim grossen streich geet er dan uff mit der vorsaczung so ve~zugk den streich vnd stoß ym zu° dem lyb oder gesicht das kan er nit wol brechen vnd ist güt ~~~~

Longshield

Illustrations	Draft Translation by Philippe Charlebois	Transcription by Dierk Hagedorn
	Note that this is the Frankish combat. Well prepared, the shield, mace and dagger neutralize.	[65v] Merck daß ist der frenckisch kampf wol bericht schilt kolben vnd tegen macht zu° nicht
	That is the text. If you have a shield and a mace and him also, and that you should tread together, so hold your shield straight in front of you. If he cast his mace, so step close to him and strike him at his hands. He must let the shield away. That was good.	¶ Das is der text Hastu einen schilt vnd kolben vnd er auch also vnd solten zamen dretten so halt din schilt strags vor dir ver wurfft er dan sinen kolben so trÿtt nahen zu° ÿm vnd schlag ÿm nach sinen henden ab er von dem schilt mecht kommen das wer güt
	Another piece with the longshield and the mace. If he has broken or casted his mace, then cast also yours right away and follow closely the throw and thrust him with your point between his shield and his left arm to the body or bring him away from his shield.	[66r] Aber ein stück mit dem langen schilt vnd kolben hatt er sin kolben fer schlagen oder für worffen so ver wurff den din auch bald vnd folg dem wurff nach vnd stoß ym mit dein einen ortt zwischen sinem schilt vnd lincken armß zu° dem lyb oder bring yn von dem schilt ~~
	Another piece. If he has brought you away from the shield and the mace, be very prudent with the dagger. If he points strongly at you with the shield, displace with the dagger and allow yourself to be gained. If he pulls the shield at him, jump right away behind you. If he points again strongly at you, you must also bring him away from his shield.	[66v] Aber ein stück hatt er dich vom schilt vnd kolben bracht ym tegen biß wol bedacht düt er mit dem scilt üff dich tringen ver secz mit dem tegen vnd las dir gelingen zugkt er den schilt an sich also bald spring hinder dich düt er wider uff dich tringen von sinem schilt solt in auch bringen ~~~~~
	If you want to end the combat and you both have in the hand, so you must present him a thrust, let yourself to be gained merrily. Then, he displaces the thrust and takes [your] balance by the elbow. Take [it] back and neutralize him as you well know.	[67r] Wiltu geben end vnd haptt beid tegen in der hend so soltu uff yn ein stich ver bringen frölich las dir gelingen ver seczt er den stich vnd nÿmpt by dem ellebogen das ge wicht wider nÿm mach zu° nicht als du wol weist

Mounted Fencing

Illustrations	Draft Translation by Philippe Charlebois	Transcription by Dierk Hagedorn
	Here begins the equestrian art of master Peter Falkner. At first with the lance, afterwards with the sword and with wrestling. This is the text of a general lesson to equestrian [art].	[67v] Hie hept sich an meister peter valckners kunst zu° roß Das erst mit der glenen Da°rnach mit dem swert vnd in ringen ¶ Daß ist der text ein gemeine ler zu roß
	This is the first guard. Position yourself with your lance under the right arm. If he canters towards you with his [lance], so let it sink forward, change through under. Thereby you meet [him] and he doesn’t.	Das ist die erst hutt schick dich mit diner glenen vnder den rechten arm Rent er dan auff dich mit sener so laß sy fornen nider sincken wechsel vnden durch so triffest du vnd er dich nit &c ~~~~
	This is the second guard. When you canter towards him, and him towards you with the long lance, so lay yours on the left arm, so that the iron hang under you on the left side, and slash up strongly on his [lance] and with that [yours] goes in the lance rest. Thereby you meet [him] and he doesn’t. That is with the short lance against the long.	[68r] Daß ist die ander hutt wen du zu° ym rÿrest vnd er auff dich mit dem langen spÿs so leg din auff den lincken arm das das ysen hindersich hang auff der lincken sytten vnd strich schlecht auff an den synen vnd da mit in das gerist far auff yn So triffst du vnd er nit Das ist mit dem kurczen spys wider den langen ~~~
	The third guard. If he canters towards you with the long lance, so canter also towards him and when you come precisely at him, then let your lance fall out the rest with the shaft to the ground, and hold him the iron on his lance and displace him with that. Thereby you meet him and he doesn’t	[68v] Die Tritt hutt rentt er aber uff dich mit dem langen spÿs So ren auch gegen ÿm wider also vnd wen du genau zu° ym kumst so laß din spÿs auß dem gerist vallen mit dem schafft in die erden vnd halt ym das ÿsen an sin spÿs vnd secz ym da mit ab so triffst du vnd er nit &c ~~~~~
	The fourth guard. If you have come with the lance and have drawn your sword, then he canters towards you with the long lance, so lay your sword forward on the horse’s neck and displace him with that and hold him the point to the visage. This is good.	[69r] Die vierd hütt bistu von dem spys kõmen vnd hast din swert zogen renet er dan uff dich mit dem langen spÿs so leg din swert dem pfert vornen uff den hals vnd secz ÿm da mit ab vnd halt yn den ort in das gesicht das ist gutt &c ~~~
	Note that this is another piece with the long lance. If you are fleeing, the [lance] being on the rest or else, so lay the lance on the left shoulder and flee away. If he canters after you and want to plant you in the back, so wind yourself on your left side against him and meet him with [your lance].	[69v] Merck das ist ein besunder stuck mit dem langen spÿs bistu inder flucht es sÿ gehilcz oder sust so leg den spys uff die lincke~ achsel vnd fluch fur dich hinweg rent er dir den nach vnd wil dir an seczen in den rück so wend dich auff dilinck seiten gegen ÿm vnd triff mit ym &c~
	Here begins the equestrian art with the sword. If you want to fence masterly with it, so you should, before all things, know three guards.	[70r] Hie hept sich an die kunst mit dem swert zu° roß wiltu da mit meisterlich fechten So soltu vor allen sachen wissen trei hutt
	The first guard here. Lay your sword on the left arm. If he strikes an upper strike on you to the head, so go on high and displace him the stroke. If he then strikes to the face, so set him off with the long edge on his sword from your left side.	Die erst hüt da leg din swert uff den lincke~ arm haut er dan ein ober haw uff dich zu° dem koph so far hoch auff vnd ver secz ym den streich sticht er aber dir zu° dem gesicht so ver secz ym ab mit der langen schnid võ diner lincken sÿten an sÿn ~ swert ~~~
	The second guard. Hold your sword close to your right side. If he then strikes or thrusts at you, so thrust from bellow against him to the face and fall on him with the crossguard high over his hand, wind through with the sword and ride forward. Hereby you take him the sword.	[70v] Die ander hüt haltt din swert neben diner rechten syten hautt er den uff dich oder sticht so stich von vnden uff wider gegen ym zu° dem gesicht vnd vall ym mit dem gehilcz hoch uber syn hand wind mit dem swert durch vnd far für so nymstu ym das swert &c
	The third guard. If he thrusts you to the face, so thrust against him to the face and fall high on him with the pommel and [with your] hand over his hand and wind him the sword around and go for the neck. Hereby you throw him downward.	[71r] Die drytt hütt sticht er dir zu° dem gesicht so stich ym wider zu° dem gesicht vnd fall ym hoch mit dem knoph vnd hand uber syn hand vnd wind ym das swert vmb den halß far für so wurffest yn herab das ist gut &c ~~~~~~~~~
	Note that this is a good [piece of] wrestling and named the key of wrestling or pointing the sun. If he comes with his right side at your left, and falls on you around the neck, so hit from the inside over his arm, or from the outside. Thus, go help the right hand with the left hand, or grasp him by the helmet. That is good.	[71v] Merck das ist ein gu°t ringen vnd heist das schlos ringen oder sunnen zeigen kumpt er mit syner rechten sytten an din lincken vnd velt dir vmdb den halß so slag von ynwendig uber synen arm od uon ußwendig doch kum mit de~ lincken hend der rechten zu° hilff oder nÿm yn by dem ysen hüt da das ist gu°t
	Note that this is a particularly good piece. If he canters close to you and wishes to work with you and fall on you around the neck, so seize his right hand with your left and go with your right arm over his and seize the saddle tree. This is named the seizing of the forelock. Or grab in with your right hand between his hands on the bridle and pull it over him. Hereby, he falls with the horse and with shame.	[72r] Merck das ist ein besunder gut stuck rÿtt er dich vnder augen an vnd wil mit dir arbeiten vnd felt dir vmb den halß so begreiff syn rechte hand mit dÿner lincken vnd far mit dinem rechten arm über syn vnd begryff den sattelbogen das heisset der schaff griff oder gryff in mit diner rechten hant zwischen sainen henden in den zaüm vnd ruck ubersich so vellet er mit pfferd vnd mit dall ~~~
	If he has been forced down or fallen, so fall also down from the horse and work quickly in wrestling as you know well. If then he falls on the back, so trap him with a leg, with the other one on an arm and work with the sword or dagger. Hereby, he surrenders.	[72v] Ist er ab getrungen oder geffallen so fall aüch ab von dem pfertt vnd arbeit schnel in dem ringen als du wol weist felt er uff den rück so beschlüß in mit einen bein mit dem andern uff einen arm vnd arbeit mit de~ swert oder degen so ergypt er sich ~ ~~~~~~

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Work	Author(s)	Source	License
Illustrations	Kunsthistorisches Museum	WikiMedia Commons
Translation	Christian Trosclair	Wiktenauer
Translation	Kris Micozzi	Wiktenauer
Translation	Philippe Charlebois	Wiktenauer
Translation	Betsy Winslow	Wiktenauer
Translation	Hugh Knight	Private communication
Transcription	Dierk Hagedorn	Index:Kunste Zu Ritterlicher Were (MS KK5012)

Additional Resources

• Tobler, Christian Henry. Captain of the Guild: Master Peter Falkner's Art of Knightly Defense. Wheaton, IL: Freelance Academy Press, 2011. ISBN 978-0-9825911-1-6
• Welle, Rainer. "Ein unvollendetes Meisterwerk der Fecht- und Ringkampfliteratur des 16. Jahrhunderts sucht seinen Autor: der Landshuter Holzschneider und Maler Georg Lemberger als Fecht- und Ringbuchillustrator?" Codices manuscripti & impressi. Supplementum 12. Purkersdorf: Verlag Brüder Hollinek, 2017.