Category: Longsword

In the color version of Meyer’s longsword, you see this depiction of Olber (Fool’s Guard). Look closely at the hands and you see that the thumb is to the right of the top quillon and the index finger over the bottom quillon. Slashes performed with this grip will feel weak and uncontrolled. There are many… Continue reading This illustration is wrong.

First we went over all 12 patterns in chapter 10. Here is what will probably be the final version of our Chapter 10 poster. Next we worked on an indes drill. This is where the agent starts an action, then waits to see how the patient responds before choosing which of the various patterns they… Continue reading Longsword Notes for May 7

Meyer’s Example Device for the longsword can be found in Chapter 9 of his book. If you are unfamiliar with the term, device can also be translated as “technique” or “drill”. Here are some videos on the topic. https://hemadrillbook.azurewebsites.net/b/Meyer1570/p/Longsword/s/Example-Device-1/t/videos We also looked at the first device for Tag from chapter 11. https://hemadrillbook.azurewebsites.net/b/Meyer1570/p/Longsword/s/Tag-Device-1/t/videos

During the month of August, we will be focusing on the Meisterhau (Master Strikes) and how they lead to the Vier Versetzen (Four Displacements). Relevant Blog Posts Vier Versetzen | Grauenwolf’s Study of Western Martial Arts