Fence With Your Whole Body #2: The Zwerhau to the Pflug & to the Ochs

The second part of close combat longsword section. The Zwerhau to the Pflug & to the Ochs are diagonal Zwerhau strikes use both for initiative keeping as well as distraction of opponent in close distance fight. CHAPTERS: 00:00 Introduction 00:47 Strike the Four Opennings 01:50 To the Pflug: Static Drills 04:14 To the Pflug: Dynamic Drills 05:02 To the Ochs 06:57 Tactical Use "Fence with your whole body" is general advice by the Sources regarding execution of all fencing. This motto captures the entire concept of longsword fighting as a synergistic collaboration of all parts of human body dedicated to one goal. To execute a perfect fencing action. Covering both technical and tactical aspects, the general approach of all interpretations is designed for HEMA practicioners. KdF Unspoken is HEMA-focused channel dedicated to presenting old and new Kunst des Fechten interpretations. HEMA or Historical European Martial Arts is world-wide history/sport based movement reviving and practising martial arts of medieval and modern era Europe. Used pictures came from Wiktenauer (https://wiktenauer.com/wiki/Main_Page): Glasgow Fechtbuch (MS E.1939.65.341) Berlin Picture Book (Libr.Pict.A.83) Staatsbibliothek zu Berlin Bauman Fechtbuch (Cod.I.6.4º.2) Universitätsbibliothek Augsburg Background music: –––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– Track: Empty — Land of Fire [Audio Library Release] Music provided by Audio Library Plus Watch: • Empty — Land of Fire | Free Background Mus... Free Download / Stream: https://alplus.io/empty –––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– #HEMA #Longsword #Fencing