✦ Legacy Profile
Johannes Liechtenauer
Foundational master of German longsword; his teachings form the basis of most HEMA longsword practice
📍 Germany⌛ Unknown⧖ c. 1300s – c. 1389
German LongswordMedieval German swordsmanship
Affiliated ·HEMA Alliance; various HEMA organizations
Medieval German fencing master. His 'Zettel' (teachings) were transmitted by students and form the core of the German longsword tradition studied globally in HEMA today.
✦ Founded
Liechtenauer tradition of German longsword
Notable Achievements
Foundational master of German longsword; His 'Zettel' teachings form basis of most HEMA longsword practice globally
Documented Students
Sigmund ain Ringeck, Peter von Danzig, Hans Talhoffer