"[This] Is actually allocated to the high guards. It is only used in the bind after you have come under your opponent’s sword. You should refrain from moving into this guard for as long as you see your opponent’s point and blade still in front of you, as you will not be safe from anything [in front of you] in this [guard]. However, as soon as you come under their sword, then this is one of the most exemplary guards, and you use it thusly:" Play 1 "When you have now come under

Mittelhut Meyer says he wasn't going to include this guard in the longsword section, but he has included it because no other guard can teach the roses. He doesn't explicitly say what the 'roses' are, but the best explanation I've seen is that it is basically the act of circling your opponent's blade, either below or sometimes above. Often this seems to be done as a sort of Krumphau from one side then a krumphau from the other back to your starting position, but it could pro

Hanging point In the onset, make three upward strikes with the short edge from the left, and on the third, from longpoint turn into a...

Ochs From the previous taught sequences, you should now understand how to build your attacks and sequences against the opponent’s four openings, using techniques like winding, slicing, dropping, circling, or disengaging. These moves aren’t limited to specific guards—they apply to most stances. Since the Ox guard is especially strong for attacking, here’s a short guide on how to strike first (the Before ) and pressure your opponent into reacting. You have four main attack line