Reddit reviews Fighting with the German Longsword

I'm part of a HEMA (Historic European Martial Arts) Club. We learn longsword fencing techniques based on the translated manuals from 15th-16th centuries swordsmen who attribute their knowledge to a 14th century master named Johannes Liechtenauer.

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We put what we learn to use also because we drill and spar with masks, gloves, padded jackets and real steel training swords. After you feel like you can hold your own, you can sign up to be in tournaments. There are HEMA clubs all over the world that compete. it's really fun learning the history and testing your skills in real fencing matches.

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I personally bought a book after i was finished the 10-week beginner course, that's a pretty comprehensive guide to all of the basic and intermediate offensive and defensive moves, drills, techniques etc. with easy to follow pictures and diagrams.

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I think this book might be of use to you. It can answer a lot of the basic German questions in a concise and useful manner: https://www.amazon.com/German-Longsword-Study-Guide-Farrell/dp/099267350X

Another good option is this one: https://www.amazon.com/Fighting-German-Longsword-Christian-Tobler/dp/1937439232/ref=pd_sim_14_1?_encoding=UTF8&pd_rd_i=1937439232&pd_rd_r=H7DC6Z3YA6PFJ4ZVN4YT&pd_rd_w=VbAS2&pd_rd_wg=PNWII&psc=1&refRID=H7DC6Z3YA6PFJ4ZVN4YT

I say this as basically it seems that you are looking for a starting point into German longsword. The question you ask is not quite so simple as listing off techniques. This is one of the main parts of fencing with the longsword and honestly can take up chapters to talk about properly. The above books have most of the options listed, as well as ideas on how to implement them. They should be able to help you.

IMO, the best book for beginners for longsword is Guy Windsor's https://www.amazon.com/Mastering-Art-Arms-Vol-Longsword/dp/9526819322/ (and his older book https://www.amazon.com/Swordsmans-Companion-Guy-Windsor/dp/9526793404/ is good too). He does Italian longsword; for German, you could try Tobler's https://www.amazon.com/Fighting-German-Longsword-Christian-Tobler/dp/1937439232/

Of course, there is plenty of stuff online, too.

Fighting with the German longsword by Christian Tobler

https://www.amazon.com/Fighting-German-Longsword-Christian-Tobler/dp/1937439232

There are a bunch of books published by Chivalry Bookshelf like the one above.

Some can be found at abe books as well as the usual amazon search.

https://www.abebooks.com/servlet/SearchResults?bsi=0&ds=20&kn=chivalry%20bookshelf&sortby=17&prevpage=2

I'll reiterate what others have said about Clements. He is an important figure in the history of modern swordfighting but he also wasn't a diligent student of the arts when he was putting out books and videos back then. A lot has been learnt since then.