Hengen
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Hanging
15th Century
Entry incomplete
16th Century
Parrying with the flat in a hanging point (Hangetort) position as a prelude to Winden or Umbschnappen.
Applications
Hanging off can be performed to both sides.
Application 1: Slicing off to both sides
In this application the movement is being used as a Taker in the Onset. In this case the fencer is acting in the Nach.
Meister | Lehrling |
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Zornhut, left leg forward | Alber, left leg forward |
Passing Step with the right foot, cut a Zornhauw to the upper left opening | Step out to the right with a Passing Step, catch the blow with a Hanging on the flat from below. |
Step around with the left leg in a Triangle Step and cut an Oberhauw, then withdraw. |