Fence With Your Whole Body #1: The Zwerhau

A video guide to mastering a crucial longsword technique - the Zwerhau strike. The Zwerhau is an iconic cut in the German tradition and the basic principle of close combat with a long sword. CHAPTERS: 00:00 Introduction 00:55 Static Drills 02:38 Dynamic Drills 04:15 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): Wilhalm Sollinger Fechtbuch (Cod.I.6.2.2), Universitätsbibliothek Augsburg Glasgow Fechtbuch (MS E.1939.65.341) Background music: –––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– Track: Dreamscape — Audio Library Beats Group Music provided by Audio Library Plus Watch: • Dreamscape — Audio Library Beats | Soul Fu... Free Download / Stream: https://alplus.io/dreamscape –––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– #HEMA #Longsword #Fencing