The first rules of the common laws of fencing in the most prominent manuscript on Liechtenauer fencing tells us about the geometry of fencing and how we should step. It is a chapter about correct footwork. In general it tells us that the art of fencing is not in jumping forward and hit with the … Continue reading Five Rules Of Footwork
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Understanding Zufechten
Wenn dw mit dem zwuechten ze dem man kumbst so soltu nicht stil sten mit dem messer vnd seynen heuen nach wortten wenn dy vechter dy newer wellen versetzen dy werden ser geschlagen Approaching is the preparation for the last step. It can be done by one or both fighters at any time. In that … Continue reading Understanding Zufechten
The definition of “One step away”
das her in mit eynem schrete / ader mit eynem sprunge dirreichen mag / wo her denn indert in blos siet if he can reach him with one step or a jump where he sees an opening to him Auch meynt her das / eyner den hewen nicht gleich sal noch gehen vnd treten zonder … Continue reading The definition of “One step away”
διάλογος – Stand and fall
Q: Master Talhoffer, did I well to improve my stance? A: Yes, your standing firm and safe. Q: I trained hard to be rooted like a strong tree. Standing deep, low and balanced. A: Sure, like a tree waiting for the axe coming. Q: The axe? What do you mean by that? A: If tree … Continue reading διάλογος – Stand and fall