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Workshop
With Lichtenauer we Thrust
Each practitioner following the teachings of the so-called Lichtenauer lineage should understand that there are three primary ways to wound an opponent.
- The first is the cut, which is most naturally associated with the powerful longsword or two-handed sword.
- The second is the slice, a technique characteristic of all edged weapons.
- Finally, there is the thrust, which possesses unique qualities that make it an effective method for attacking and closing distance with an opponent.
In this practical workshop, we will explore a longpoint-centric approach to Lichtenauer’s teachings and to working with the „three wounders“, we will work on refining mechanics and reprogramming our overall approach to combat through many progressive exercises and assaults.
Coach
Martin Fabian
Martin Fabian has been actively fencing since 2003.
He began his journey in a stage combat and reenactment group but, in 2006, shifted his focus entirely to studying original works on historical European martial arts (HEMA).
He has authored numerous transcriptions, translations, articles, and other notable works on fencing and related subjects.
In 2024, he published the English book Fechtbuch Fabian which compiles his own teaching methods and approaches along with complementary translations of German medieval texts.
In 2025 he published a translation and guiding interpretation of the mind-breaking Hans Medel Fechtbuch.
Martin’s primary interests include the longsword and the rapier. Currently, he resides in Bratislava, Slovakia, where he founded and leads the Bratislava Fencing Society (Bratislavský šermiarsky spolok), which boasts 80 active members.
He is a long-term international instructor, former active tournament participant, and the founder of SIGI Forge, one of the leading suppliers of HEMA weaponry.
He began his journey in a stage combat and reenactment group but, in 2006, shifted his focus entirely to studying original works on historical European martial arts (HEMA).
He has authored numerous transcriptions, translations, articles, and other notable works on fencing and related subjects.
In 2024, he published the English book Fechtbuch Fabian which compiles his own teaching methods and approaches along with complementary translations of German medieval texts.
In 2025 he published a translation and guiding interpretation of the mind-breaking Hans Medel Fechtbuch.
Martin’s primary interests include the longsword and the rapier. Currently, he resides in Bratislava, Slovakia, where he founded and leads the Bratislava Fencing Society (Bratislavský šermiarsky spolok), which boasts 80 active members.
He is a long-term international instructor, former active tournament participant, and the founder of SIGI Forge, one of the leading suppliers of HEMA weaponry.
