Paulus Kal was a fifteenth-century German fencing master. His treatise is the first attempt to give pictorial representations of Liechtenauer's tradition of fencing.Christian Henry Tobler has been a longtime student of swordsmanship, especially as it applies to the pursuit of the chivalric ideals. A passionate advocate f the medieval Liechtenauer School, his work in translating and interpreting Sigmund Ringbeck's commentary firmly established him as an important contributor to the growing community of Western martial arts.

• Publisher's ForewordAuthor's PrefaceAbout the AuthorIntroductionDedication by Paulus KalSection I: Duel on Horseback & On FootSection II: Duel on Foot with PoleaxesSection III: Duel with Clubs & ShieldsSection IV: Duel Between a Man and a WomanSection V: Sword & BucklerSection VI: LongswordSection VII: MesserSection VIII: DaggerSection IX: WrestlingTechnical Analysis / CommentaryAppendix A: Liechtenauer's ZettelAppendix B: Brief Remarks on a Later Copy of Paulus KalGlossaryBibliography