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3 of 3 found the following review helpful:
 Lannaireachd: Gaelic Swordsmanship Aug 06, 2007
I purchased this book for my nephew aged 40. He saw it and others for sale. When he received it he called me to advise that this book was better that the description on the web site and he was very pleased.
 Excelent --For the serious Swordsman/woman Jun 15, 2007
I found Lannaireachd very informative; however, I would not recomend it to anyone not familiar to the Gaelic/Celtic world nor to those who are not truely serious about western martial arts. There are numerous gaelic terms that may slow you down; knowing a bit of gaelic, it gets a bit challenging for me. I found that the use of gaelic terms made me focus more on the material. For a reference on the sworsmanship of the Scotts, Irish, and Welsh it is indispensable.
4 of 4 found the following review helpful:
Swordfighting Mar 30, 2007
This book gives you a good insight not only about techniques but also about the culture of a warrior based society starting with the 17th century. Good also the Scottish Gaelic terms, but many may not know how to pronounce them. Very useful and interesting book.
1 of 1 found the following review helpful:
Gaelic Swordsmanship Mar 25, 2007
Gaelic Swordsmanship is a very well thought out informative book. I enjoyed it very much not having any experience with western fencing. I have however been doing martial arts since I was 8. Also I went to high school and University in Japan and did several martial arts there including Kendo. So I'm not entirely unexperienced. The book is very well laid out taking the student step by step through the stances to advanced drilling. It was very well done and I would recommend it a hundred times over any of the books by Paul Wagner which have no explanation or pictures that help.
Overall I would recommend it to anyone to doesn't have access to the real thing. ( Which is most of us for the Scottish martial arts.)
6 of 6 found the following review helpful:
Functional Highland Swordsmanship Apr 28, 2005
This is a great book for the beginning student interested in learning how to use a Scottish Highland Broadsword in a traditional manner. It is well organized by topic and begins with a brief but thoughtful look at the history of its usage. There are sufficient illustrations to support the major points such as guards and stances. It is not overly technical so as to confuse the beginner but has enough depth to provide something of interest to even the experienced fencer. Having spent some time on the fencing floor with Chris Thompson I can attest to his skills with sword, as well as his pen, and to his passion for teaching and continuing to improve his own techniques. This is a great book for the money and I am pleased to have it as a part of my martial arts library. Thanks for the good work Chris.
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