New Discourse on the Art of FencingJoachim Kppes Newer Discurs der Rittermeigen und Weitbermbten Kunst des Fechtens, first published in Magdeburg in 1619 presents exactly what the title suggests a fresh discourse on fencing. Its author was not a fencing master, but a doctor attached to the University in Magdeburg, who had already written and published several works when he decided to write and publish a book about his great passion, fencing. His professional background is reflected in