Martial Arts Compendium
Mair compiled a voluminous, encyclopedic compendium of the martial arts of his time, collected in 16 books in two volumes. The compendium survives in three manuscript copies. The subject matter treated is:
Volume 1:
- A. German longsword
- B. Dussack (backsword)
- C. Staff
- D. Pike
- E. Halberd
- F. Fighting with the scythe
- G. Fighting with the sickle
- H. Unarmed combat (wrestling)
Volume 2:
- I. Dagger
- K. Spanish rapier
- L. Battle axe
- M. Joust, mounted combat for sport
- N. Tournament history and rules
- O. Judicial combat
- P. Mounted combat, serious (self-defense)
- Q. Fencing in plate armour (shield, spear, longsword)
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