Theatrical Broadsword to Historical Longsword: Adapting Historical European Martial Arts to Contemporary Stage Combat

Theatrical Broadsword to Historical Longsword: Adapting Historical European Martial Arts to Contemporary Stage Combat provides a comprehensive approach to training and choreographing stage combat with the two-handed sword, rooted in Historical European Martial Arts and bridging the gap between traditional theatrical "Broadsword" technique and authentic German Longsword play. The book is structured in three distinct sections to provide a comprehensive learning experience.The first section serves as an introduction, examining the state of contemporary stage combat in relation to Historical European Martial Arts (HEMA) and establishing the theoretical foundation necessary for understanding the rest of the material.The second section forms the core of the book, presenting a complete 20-hour syllabus designed to align with the Skills Proficiency Test of the Society of American Fight Directors (SAFD).This syllabus equips actors with the techniques needed to execute choreography that authenti