Abzug

An often neglected part of the fight; getting out safely. This is relevant to the fechtschule as part of the afterblow, but is equally applicable in combat in ernest [ernstfechten] as people don't simply drop down dead when cut or stabbed. We practiced this earlier in the year with our examination of three timings for cutting away (before, simultaneously, and after) which highlighted the importance of cutting strongly into a guard to escape danger.