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.
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
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Hey Roger, you know we are interested. It’s even in our name.
greetz,
Piet
hi, im new to european martial arts, but am fascinated, an would love to participate