Since 2009 I have been working on interpreting the polearms section of Joachim Meÿer’s treatise of 1570 entitled “Gründtliche Beschreibung der Adeligen und Ritterlichen Kunst des Fechtens“.

This research has evolved into a regular course in Meÿer quarterstaff at Gothenburg Historical Fencing School with me as instructor and parts of the results have been/will be shared at HEMA events around the world, with Poland coming up in May.

Part of the research was mirrored against participation in a project by Jogo do Pau master Luis Preto where he aimed to teach through an online site and I found the concept interesting.

Furthermore, my research already involves collaborating with the Meyer Frei Fechter Guild and other researchers on Joachim Meÿer’s teachings and I had the idea that this might be possible to combine; to teach and learn from each other.

SO, what I propose is that we initiate a cooperative project/course, where we collectively explore the quarterstaff/halberd teachings of Joachim Meÿer. I can provide a framework with project pages for each group. I will also provide a basic course, and I have interpretations for all of the stuck in the aforementioned treatise. I can also share exercises that we commonly use and I am available for discussion.

People have already expressed an interest in this idea, so I will start working on creating a framework for the whole project. If you are interested in joining in with a “satellite group” then please contact me at contact@hroarr.com

People who already have expressed an interest are, amongst others:

Mike Cartier, Kevin Maurer, Danny J. Hoskins, Bruno Cerkvenik, Roberto Martinez Loyo, Paul Tosetti and Wayne Heinz.

Let’s have some fun, all!

Roger