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Jessica Finley Ringen and Langes Messer Seminar Report
On Saturday July 28, Jessica Finley gave a day-long seminar in Ringen and Messer techniques from the German medieval martial arts tradition. The day started with a three hour Ringen course, for which thirteen people attended. Drawing from the techniques of Master Ott, Jessica skillfully led the group through a series of basic exercises leading […]

Quickness, Strength and Skill: Principles of Medieval Wrestling in the Techniques of Master Ott
by Jessica Finley Free Scholar, Selohaar Fechtschule In recent months there has been a surge of interest in medieval wrestling; and for good reason. For those interested in the recreation of the art of fighting with a medieval longsword, we have it on good authority that wrestling is important to swordsmanship. Johannes Liechtenauer says in […]