✦ Legacy Profile
Johannes Liechtenauer
📍 Germany⧖ c. 1300s – c. 1389
German LongswordMedieval German swordsmanship
Medieval German fencing master. His 'Zettel' (teachings) were transmitted by students and form the core of the German longsword tradition studied globally in HEMA today.
Notable Achievements
Foundational master of German longsword; His 'Zettel' teachings form basis of most HEMA longsword practice globally