The Langes Messer is a one-handed weapon of the late Middle Ages — a single-handed sword carried mainly by citizens for self-defence, but just as effective as the longsword. Fast, precise and surprisingly versatile.
In the workshop you will learn the fundamentals: safe grip and stance, basic attack and defence movements, and first tactical concepts in a duel. The techniques come directly from the fencing manual of Hans Lecküchner (15th century) and the Codex Wallerstein — battle-tested, source-based and surprisingly effective.
You train with real steel: the weight and balance of the Messer give you a feel for the weapon that no other sport can match.
After the workshop you will have actively practised attack and defence techniques from Lecküchner and the Codex Wallerstein — and leave with a real feel for the Langes Messer.
What to expect:
- Grip, stance and basic movements
- Attack and defence techniques for beginners
- Battle-tested techniques from the 15th century
- Training with real steel — feel the weight and dynamics first-hand
- Personal guidance in a small group