Liechtenauer tradition

The Liechtenauer tradition is a historical German martial art from the 14th and 15th centuries, focusing on swordsmanship and combat techniques. It emphasizes understanding blade mechanics, timing, and leverage through principles like spatial awareness and strategic positioning. Practitioners study detailed teachings, often transmitted through poetic verses called "Zettel," which describe the philosophy and techniques of fighting. This tradition laid the foundation for later European fencing systems and remains influential among modern Historical European Martial Arts (HEMA) practitioners, who seek to recreate and understand medieval combat through historical texts and guided practice.