Crest strike
From Scholar Victoria
A high strike from above performed while grasping only the butt of the staff.
- Left leg forward centre Unterhut
- Wind hands up to Steurhut (this is a parry)
- Bring the weak of the staff back to the left side cast it forward in a high arc vertically.
- Simultaneously release the left hand and take a Passing Step with the right foot, striking in an extended arm position to the top of the head.
- Catch the staff with the left hand near the right, Passing Step back with the left foot to Mittelhut.
- Repeat.
This strike can also be performed with both hands grasping the butt of the staff - especially useful for the heavier halberd.
