Fechter I

By the time the student is ready for the level of Fechter they should have already demonstrated good form when performing techniques in a slower and more controlled manner. For Fechter 1, however, they should be performing techniques with more intent without sacrificing control.

For the Fechter I grading students should demonstrate the techniques in protective equipment (at least using gloves and a mask), first performing the technique slowly, then at high speed.

The Fechter I level includes all principal cuts and guards, as well as the full range of secondary cuts and handworks. This level also includes self-study elements of two key devices from the system. Additional dagger applications round out the syllabus for this level.

Previous Levels

The fencer should be able to demonstrate the techniques from the previous levels:

• Neuling
• Lehrling I
• Lehrling II

Meyer's Devices/Plays

• Explain and Demonstrate Attacking to the Openings Device 127v.1
• Explain and Demonstrate Example Device 126r.1

Attacks

Thrusts

• Application 5 - Thrust Umbschnappen
• Application 6 - Thrust Ablauffen

Meisterhauw

Demonstrate the master cuts using their advanced movements and proper mechanics.

• Zornhauw Defeats High Cuts
• Krumphauw Breaks Ochs
• Schielhauw Defeats Breaks/Langort
• Oberhauw/Schietelhauw Breaks Alber
• Zwerch Breaks Tag

Handworks

Students should be able to dynamically describe/demonstrate the following handworks:

• Schneiden (Slicing)
  • Anbinden Application 6 - Schneiden
• Hendtrucken (Pressing Hands)
  • Anbinden Application 7 - Hendtrucken
• Außreissen (Wrenching Out)
  • Anbinden Application 8 - Außreissen
• Verkehren (Reversing)
  • Anbinden Application 9 - Verkehren
• Ubergreiffen (Overgripping)
  • Anbinden Application 10 - Ubergreiffen
• Einlauffen
  • Einlauffen Application

Fencing Free-play

The students shall demonstrate their ability to fence using the principles from Meyer's system in the following conditions:

• Fight a 2 minute bout at slow speed showing control and flow
• Fight a 2 minute bout at high speed using fechtschule rules
• Fight a 2 minute bout at high speed using tournament rules
• Referee a 2 minute bout between peers

Wrestling & Dagger

All techniques should show control and cooperation between participants - injuries are not what we're looking for.

Application

• Arm locks 1-5 against an opponent striking out dynamically with a dagger strike (moderate speed)

Dagger Guards

• Oberhut (High guard)
• Mittelhut (Middle guard)
• Unterhut (Low guard)
• Kreutzhut (Cross guard)

Applications

• Parry from High Guard 1
• Parry from High Guard 2
• Parry from High Guard 3
• Parry from Low Guard 1
• Parry from Low Guard 2
• Casting opponent backward against a dagger attack.
• Dagger Technique 9 - Another takedown