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All fencers begin with the longsword fundamentals as well as simple grappling techniques. As they grow in experience they will add further techniques to their repertoire and at the level of Freifechter the students are expected to take on other weapons and systems. | All fencers begin with the longsword fundamentals as well as simple grappling techniques. As they grow in experience they will add further techniques to their repertoire and at the level of Freifechter the students are expected to take on other weapons and systems. | ||
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==Longsword Fundamentals== | ==Longsword Fundamentals== | ||
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| The 4 [[Openings]] | | The 4 [[Openings]] | ||
− | | | + | | Including WHY the "Meyer Square" exists. |
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! [[Footwork]] | ! [[Footwork]] | ||
− | ! | + | ! These may be assessed individually, or observed during the remainder of the techniques. |
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Line 176: | Line 171: | ||
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− | | [[Vom tag]] | + | | [[Vom tag]]/[[Tag]] (Roof/day) |
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|✓ | |✓ | ||
Line 183: | Line 178: | ||
|✓ | |✓ | ||
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− | | [[Ochs]] | + | | [[Ochs]] (Ox) |
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|✓ | |✓ | ||
Line 190: | Line 185: | ||
|✓ | |✓ | ||
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− | | [[Pflug]] | + | | [[Pflug]] (Plough) |
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|✓ | |✓ | ||
Line 197: | Line 192: | ||
|✓ | |✓ | ||
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− | | [[Alber]] | + | | [[Alber]] (Fool) |
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|✓ | |✓ | ||
Line 211: | Line 206: | ||
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− | | [[Wechsel]] | + | | [[Wechsel]] (Change) |
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| ✓ | | ✓ | ||
Line 218: | Line 213: | ||
|✓ | |✓ | ||
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− | | [[Zornhut]] | + | | [[Zornhut]] (Wrath Guard) |
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|✓ | |✓ | ||
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|✓ | |✓ | ||
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− | | [[Langort]] | + | | [[Langort]] (Longpoint) |
+ | | | ||
+ | |✓ | ||
+ | |✓ | ||
+ | |✓ | ||
+ | |✓ | ||
+ | |- | ||
+ | | [[Nebenhut]] (Nearguard) | ||
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|✓ | |✓ | ||
Line 232: | Line 234: | ||
|✓ | |✓ | ||
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− | | [[ | + | | [[Schranckhut]] (Barrier Guard) |
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|✓ | |✓ | ||
Line 239: | Line 241: | ||
|✓ | |✓ | ||
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− | | [[ | + | | [[Kron]] (Crown) |
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|✓ | |✓ | ||
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|✓ | |✓ | ||
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− | | [[ | + | | [[Hangetort]] (Hanging Point) |
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|✓ | |✓ | ||
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|✓ | |✓ | ||
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− | | [[ | + | | [[Einhorn]] (Unicorn) |
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|✓ | |✓ | ||
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|✓ | |✓ | ||
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− | | [[ | + | | [[Schlussel]] (Key) |
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|✓ | |✓ | ||
Line 267: | Line 269: | ||
|✓ | |✓ | ||
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− | | [[ | + | | [[Mittelhut]] (Middle Guard) |
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+ | |✓ | ||
+ | |✓ | ||
+ | |✓ | ||
+ | |✓ | ||
+ | |- | ||
+ | | [[Hangetort]] (Hanging Point) | ||
+ | | | ||
+ | |✓ | ||
+ | |✓ | ||
+ | |✓ | ||
+ | |✓ | ||
+ | |- | ||
+ | | [[Guards Progression]] | ||
+ | | | ||
|✓ | |✓ | ||
|✓ | |✓ | ||
Line 275: | Line 291: | ||
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! Attacking the Openings | ! Attacking the Openings | ||
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| [[Meyer Square|Meyer Square - row 1]] | | [[Meyer Square|Meyer Square - row 1]] | ||
− | | | + | | Using the long/true edge. |
|✓ | |✓ | ||
+ | | | ||
+ | | | ||
+ | | | ||
+ | |- | ||
+ | | [[Meyer Square|Meyer Square - rows 1 - 4]] | ||
+ | | Using the long/true edge. | ||
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|✓ | |✓ | ||
|✓ | |✓ | ||
|✓ | |✓ | ||
|- | |- | ||
− | | [[Meyer Square|Meyer Square | + | | [[Meyer Square|Meyer Square]] |
− | | Using | + | | Using zwerch |
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|✓ | |✓ | ||
Line 295: | Line 318: | ||
|✓ | |✓ | ||
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− | + | | | |
− | | | + | | Using the flats |
− | | | + | |
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+ | |✓ | ||
|✓ | |✓ | ||
|✓ | |✓ | ||
|- | |- | ||
− | ! Meyer's Devices | + | ! Meyer's Devices/Plays |
! | ! | ||
! | ! | ||
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| [[Attacking to the Openings Device 127v.1]] | | [[Attacking to the Openings Device 127v.1]] | ||
+ | | Solo demonstration of the device slowly. | ||
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+ | |✓ | ||
+ | |✓ | ||
+ | |✓ | ||
+ | |- | ||
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+ | | Demonstrate with speed and intent against a partner. | ||
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Line 316: | Line 346: | ||
|✓ | |✓ | ||
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− | | [[Example Device 126r.1]] | + | | Stages of the exchange [[Example Device 126r.1]] |
− | | | + | | Solo demonstration of the device slowly. |
+ | | | ||
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+ | |✓ | ||
+ | |✓ | ||
+ | |- | ||
+ | | | ||
+ | | Demonstrate with speed and intent against a partner. | ||
+ | | | ||
+ | | | ||
+ | |✓ | ||
+ | |✓ | ||
+ | |- | ||
+ | | Select a device from the longsword section | ||
+ | | Describe each movement and it's purpose with reference to initiative, phase of the exchange, type of technique etc. | ||
+ | | | ||
+ | | | ||
+ | |✓ | ||
+ | |✓ | ||
+ | |- | ||
+ | | | ||
+ | | Solo demonstration of the device slowly. | ||
+ | | | ||
+ | | | ||
+ | |✓ | ||
+ | |✓ | ||
+ | |- | ||
+ | | | ||
+ | | Demonstrate with speed and intent against a partner. | ||
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Line 338: | Line 396: | ||
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− | | Application 2 - [[Versetzen]] | + | | Application 2 - [[Versetzen]] (parrying) with [[Umbschnappen]] (snapping around) |
|✓ | |✓ | ||
|✓ | |✓ | ||
Line 352: | Line 410: | ||
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− | | Application 2 - [[Versetzen]] | + | | Application 2 - [[Versetzen]] using [[Absetzen]] (from Meyer) |
|✓ | |✓ | ||
|✓ | |✓ | ||
Line 366: | Line 424: | ||
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− | | Application 2 - [[Versetzen]] | + | | Application 2 - [[Versetzen]] using Taking out and Looping Round ([[Rinde]]) |
|✓ | |✓ | ||
|✓ | |✓ | ||
Line 380: | Line 438: | ||
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− | | Application 2 - [[Ablauffen]] | + | | Application 2 - [[Umbschlagen]] (cutting around) with [[Ablauffen]] (flowing off) |
|✓ | |✓ | ||
|✓ | |✓ | ||
Line 387: | Line 445: | ||
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− | | Application 3 - [[Fehlen]] | + | | Application 3 - Deceiving by [[Fehlen]] (failing) |
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|✓ | |✓ | ||
Line 394: | Line 452: | ||
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− | | Application 4 - [[Verfliegen]] | + | | Application 4 - Deceiving by [[Verfliegen]] (flying away/fleeing) |
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|✓ | |✓ | ||
Line 401: | Line 459: | ||
|- | |- | ||
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− | | Application 5 - [[Wechseln]] | + | | Application 5 - Deceiving by [[Wechseln]]/[[Durchwechseln]] (changing through) |
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|✓ | |✓ | ||
Line 408: | Line 466: | ||
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− | | Application 6 - [[Doplieren]] | + | | Application 6 - Striking with [[Doplieren]] (doubling) |
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|✓ | |✓ | ||
Line 436: | Line 494: | ||
|- | |- | ||
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− | | Application 3 - [[Fehlen]] | + | | Application 3 - Deceiving with [[Fehlen]] |
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|✓ | |✓ | ||
Line 548: | Line 606: | ||
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| [[Thrusts]] | | [[Thrusts]] | ||
− | | Application 1 - Low line entry | + | | Application 1 - Low line entry with Ansetzen |
|✓ | |✓ | ||
|✓ | |✓ | ||
Line 555: | Line 613: | ||
|- | |- | ||
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− | | Application 2 - High line entry | + | | Application 2 - High line entry with Ansetzen |
+ | |✓ | ||
+ | |✓ | ||
+ | |✓ | ||
+ | |✓ | ||
+ | |||
+ | |- | ||
+ | | | ||
+ | | Application 3 - High line entry with Absetzen | ||
|✓ | |✓ | ||
|✓ | |✓ | ||
Line 561: | Line 627: | ||
|✓ | |✓ | ||
|- | |- | ||
− | ! Handworks | + | ! Other Handworks |
! | ! | ||
! | ! | ||
Line 569: | Line 635: | ||
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| [[Anbinden]] Techniques | | [[Anbinden]] Techniques | ||
− | | Application 1 - [[Umbschlagen]] | + | | Application 1 - [[Umbschlagen]] (cutting around) |
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|✓ | |✓ | ||
Line 576: | Line 642: | ||
|- | |- | ||
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− | |Application 2 - [[Wechseln]] | + | |Application 2 - [[Wechseln]]/[[Durchwechseln]] (changing through) |
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|✓ | |✓ | ||
Line 583: | Line 649: | ||
|- | |- | ||
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− | | Application 3 - [[Zucken]] | + | | Application 3 - Deceiving using [[Zucken]] (pulling) |
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|✓ | |✓ | ||
Line 590: | Line 656: | ||
|- | |- | ||
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− | | Application 4 - [[Schneiden]] | + | | Application 4 - [[Schneiden]] (slicing) |
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|✓ | |✓ | ||
Line 597: | Line 663: | ||
|- | |- | ||
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− | |Application 5 - [[Hendtrucken]] | + | |Application 5 - [[Hendtrucken]] (hand pressing) from Below |
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|✓ | |✓ | ||
Line 604: | Line 670: | ||
|- | |- | ||
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− | |Application 6 - [[Verkehren]] | + | |Application 6 - [[Verkehren]] (reversing) with [[Sperren]] (barring) |
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|✓ | |✓ | ||
Line 611: | Line 677: | ||
|- | |- | ||
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− | |Application 7 - [[ | + | |Application 7 - [[Umbschnappen]] (snapping around) from Below |
− | | | + | | |
|✓ | |✓ | ||
|✓ | |✓ | ||
Line 618: | Line 684: | ||
|- | |- | ||
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− | | Application 8 - [[Außreissen]] | + | | Application 8 - [[Außreissen]] (wrenching out) |
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|✓ | |✓ | ||
Line 646: | Line 712: | ||
|- | |- | ||
| [[Ringen am Schwert]] | | [[Ringen am Schwert]] | ||
− | | Application 1 - crossed blades | + | | Application 1 - Sword taking from crossed blades |
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Line 653: | Line 719: | ||
|- | |- | ||
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− | | Application 2 - | + | | Application 2 - Sword taking beneath with hanging |
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Line 660: | Line 726: | ||
|- | |- | ||
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− | | Application 3 - | + | | Application 3 - Sword taking by grabbing the hilt/haft |
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Line 667: | Line 733: | ||
|- | |- | ||
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− | | Application 4 - wrenching between | + | | Application 4 - Grapple by wrenching between the arms |
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Line 674: | Line 740: | ||
|- | |- | ||
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− | | Application 5 - | + | | Application 5 - Counter to wrenching |
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Line 681: | Line 747: | ||
|- | |- | ||
| Halfswording | | Halfswording | ||
− | | Application 1 - | + | | Application 1 - Entering with a halfsword parry |
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Line 688: | Line 754: | ||
|- | |- | ||
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− | | Application 2 - | + | | Application 2 - Moving to halfsword with a zwerch |
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Line 695: | Line 761: | ||
|- | |- | ||
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− | | Application 2 - Locking/Wrenching | + | | Application 2 - Locking/Wrenching between the hands with the point |
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Line 702: | Line 768: | ||
|- | |- | ||
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− | | Application 3 - Throwing | + | | Application 3 - Throwing by placing the blade over the neck (both directions) |
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Line 715: | Line 781: | ||
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|- | |- | ||
− | | Static | + | | Static |
− | | | + | | Partners begin standing still in fixed positions. |
|✓ | |✓ | ||
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Line 722: | Line 788: | ||
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|- | |- | ||
− | | | + | | Dynamic |
− | | | + | | Partners perform the drill with moving around as if fencing, but still controlled. |
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|✓ | |✓ | ||
Line 730: | Line 796: | ||
|- | |- | ||
− | | | + | | With Intent |
− | | | + | | The partners perform the drill geared up with intent to hit the opponent. |
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Line 745: | Line 811: | ||
! | ! | ||
|- | |- | ||
− | | | + | | Slow "academic" fencing |
− | | | + | | This must be slow and flowing, showing control and variety of techniques. |
|✓ | |✓ | ||
|✓ | |✓ | ||
Line 752: | Line 818: | ||
|✓ | |✓ | ||
|- | |- | ||
− | | | + | | Medium-high speed Fencing |
− | | | + | | Fencing at a moderate-high speed (in class sparring) showing control, but intent and good judgement, breaking on hits. |
| | | | ||
|✓ | |✓ | ||
Line 759: | Line 825: | ||
|✓ | |✓ | ||
|- | |- | ||
− | | | + | | Fight a gang of 12 blows |
− | | | + | | Fence a continuous bout with 12 counted blows. |
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Line 766: | Line 832: | ||
|✓ | |✓ | ||
|- | |- | ||
− | | | + | | Tournament Management |
− | | | + | | Referee peers in a grading bout |
| | | | ||
+ | |✓ | ||
+ | |✓ | ||
+ | |✓ | ||
+ | |- | ||
+ | | | ||
+ | | Judge peers in a grading bout | ||
| | | | ||
+ | |✓ | ||
|✓ | |✓ | ||
|✓ | |✓ | ||
|- | |- | ||
− | |||
|} | |} | ||
Line 814: | Line 886: | ||
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|✓ | |✓ | ||
− | |- | + | |- |
− | + | ||
! Dagger Guards & Application | ! Dagger Guards & Application | ||
! | ! | ||
Line 887: | Line 958: | ||
|} | |} | ||
− | |||
− | Dussack | + | ==Secondary Weapons - Dussack, Rappier, Polearms== |
− | + | Students attempting the Freifechter grading can choose other weapons to study from: | |
− | Dussack | + | * Dussack |
+ | * Rappier | ||
+ | * Polearms | ||
− | + | They may choose a weapon from another system if they so desire, so long as their peers approve it for grading. | |
− | + | {| class="wikitable" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; border: none;" | |
+ | |- | ||
+ | ! Technique | ||
+ | ! Description | ||
+ | ! Neuling | ||
+ | ! Lehrling | ||
+ | ! Fechter | ||
+ | ! Freifechter | ||
+ | |- | ||
+ | ! Guards | ||
+ | ! | ||
+ | ! | ||
+ | ! | ||
+ | ! | ||
+ | ! | ||
+ | |- | ||
+ | | Demonstrate | ||
+ | | Demonstrate all of the guard positions - each is a separate gradable item | ||
+ | | | ||
+ | | | ||
+ | | | ||
+ | |✓ | ||
+ | |- | ||
+ | ! Attacks | ||
+ | ! | ||
+ | ! | ||
+ | ! | ||
+ | ! | ||
+ | ! | ||
+ | |- | ||
+ | | Slow Demonstration | ||
+ | | Demonstrate each attack slowly in context | ||
+ | | | ||
+ | | | ||
+ | | | ||
+ | |✓ | ||
+ | |- | ||
+ | | | ||
+ | | Against an opponent dynamically | ||
+ | | | ||
+ | | | ||
+ | | | ||
+ | |✓ | ||
+ | |- | ||
+ | | | ||
+ | | Against an opponent with intent | ||
+ | | | ||
+ | | | ||
+ | | | ||
+ | |✓ | ||
+ | |- | ||
+ | ! Devices | ||
+ | ! | ||
+ | ! | ||
+ | ! | ||
+ | ! | ||
+ | ! | ||
+ | |- | ||
+ | | Choose 4 to 6 devices (depending on device length) | ||
+ | | Select 3 devices which demonstrate some key aspects of the system | ||
+ | | | ||
+ | | | ||
+ | | | ||
+ | |✓ | ||
+ | |- | ||
+ | | | ||
+ | | Explain each device slowly with a partner | ||
+ | | | ||
+ | | | ||
+ | | | ||
+ | |✓ | ||
+ | |- | ||
+ | | | ||
+ | | Demonstrate the device dynamically with a partner | ||
+ | | | ||
+ | | | ||
+ | | | ||
+ | |✓ | ||
+ | |- | ||
+ | |} |
Latest revision as of 00:54, 30 March 2021
All fencers begin with the longsword fundamentals as well as simple grappling techniques. As they grow in experience they will add further techniques to their repertoire and at the level of Freifechter the students are expected to take on other weapons and systems.
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[edit] Longsword Fundamentals
Technique | Description | Neuling | Lehrling | Fechter | Freifechter |
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Fundamentals & Theory | |||||
Parts of the weapon | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | |
Gripping the Longsword | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | |
Elements of Fencing | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | |
Types of Versetzen | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | |
The 5 Meisterhauw | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | |
The 4 Openings | Including WHY the "Meyer Square" exists. | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
The Four Times Vor, Nach, Indes, & Gleich | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | |
The Three Stages of the Exchange | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | |
The Three Types of Strike: Provoker, Hitter, & Taker | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ||
Posture | |||||
Front Weighted | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | |
Rear Weighted | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | |
Cross stance | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | |
Footwork | These may be assessed individually, or observed during the remainder of the techniques. | ||||
Passing | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | |
Stolen/Broken | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | |
Side/Glide | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | |
Gathering (lead/rear) | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | |
Triangle step | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | |
False/Cross Step | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | |
Principal Guards | |||||
Vom tag/Tag (Roof/day) | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | |
Ochs (Ox) | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | |
Pflug (Plough) | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | |
Alber (Fool) | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | |
Secondary Guards | |||||
Wechsel (Change) | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | |
Zornhut (Wrath Guard) | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | |
Langort (Longpoint) | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | |
Nebenhut (Nearguard) | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | |
Schranckhut (Barrier Guard) | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | |
Kron (Crown) | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | |
Hangetort (Hanging Point) | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | |
Einhorn (Unicorn) | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | |
Schlussel (Key) | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | |
Mittelhut (Middle Guard) | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | |
Hangetort (Hanging Point) | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | |
Guards Progression | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | |
Attacking the Openings | |||||
Meyer Square - row 1 | Using the long/true edge. | ✓ | |||
Meyer Square - rows 1 - 4 | Using the long/true edge. | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | |
Meyer Square | Using zwerch | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | |
Using the flats | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ||
Meyer's Devices/Plays | |||||
Attacking to the Openings Device 127v.1 | Solo demonstration of the device slowly. | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | |
Demonstrate with speed and intent against a partner. | ✓ | ✓ | |||
Stages of the exchange Example Device 126r.1 | Solo demonstration of the device slowly. | ✓ | ✓ | ||
Demonstrate with speed and intent against a partner. | ✓ | ✓ | |||
Select a device from the longsword section | Describe each movement and it's purpose with reference to initiative, phase of the exchange, type of technique etc. | ✓ | ✓ | ||
Solo demonstration of the device slowly. | ✓ | ✓ | |||
Demonstrate with speed and intent against a partner. | ✓ | ✓ | |||
Principal Strikes | |||||
Oberhauw | Application 1 - Entry | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
Application 2 - Versetzen (parrying) with Umbschnappen (snapping around) | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | |
Unterhauw | Application 1 - Entry | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
Application 2 - Versetzen using Absetzen (from Meyer) | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | |
Mittelhauw | Application 1 - Entry | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
Application 2 - Versetzen using Taking out and Looping Round (Rinde) | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | |
Zornhauw | Application 1 - Entry | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
Application 2 - Umbschlagen (cutting around) with Ablauffen (flowing off) | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | |
Application 3 - Deceiving by Fehlen (failing) | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ||
Application 4 - Deceiving by Verfliegen (flying away/fleeing) | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ||
Application 5 - Deceiving by Wechseln/Durchwechseln (changing through) | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ||
Application 6 - Striking with Doplieren (doubling) | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ||
Secondary Cuts | |||||
Zwerch | Application 1 - Entry | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
Application 2 - Versetzen | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | |
Application 3 - Deceiving with Fehlen | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ||
Kniechelhauw | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ||
Krumphauw | Application 1 - Versetzen | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
Kurtzhauw | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ||
Sturtzhauw | Application 1 - entry | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | |
Application 2 - Zirckel | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ||
Kronhauw | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ||
Schielhauw | Application 1 - "Old" Schielhauw | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
Application 2 - "New" Schielhauw | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ||
Glutzhauw | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ||
Wechselhauw | Application 1 - Versetzen | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | |
Application 2 - Driving | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ||
Prellhauw | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ||
Windthauw | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ||
Blendthauw | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ||
Thrusts | |||||
Thrusts | Application 1 - Low line entry with Ansetzen | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
Application 2 - High line entry with Ansetzen | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | |
Application 3 - High line entry with Absetzen | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | |
Other Handworks | |||||
Anbinden Techniques | Application 1 - Umbschlagen (cutting around) | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | |
Application 2 - Wechseln/Durchwechseln (changing through) | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ||
Application 3 - Deceiving using Zucken (pulling) | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ||
Application 4 - Schneiden (slicing) | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ||
Application 5 - Hendtrucken (hand pressing) from Below | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ||
Application 6 - Verkehren (reversing) with Sperren (barring) | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ||
Application 7 - Umbschnappen (snapping around) from Below | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ||
Application 8 - Außreissen (wrenching out) | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ||
Hengen | Application 1 - hanging | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | |
Abschneiden | Application 1 - slicing off | ✓ | ✓ | ||
Einlauffen | Application 1 - rear throw | ✓ | ✓ | ||
Ringen am Schwert | Application 1 - Sword taking from crossed blades | ✓ | ✓ | ||
Application 2 - Sword taking beneath with hanging | ✓ | ✓ | |||
Application 3 - Sword taking by grabbing the hilt/haft | ✓ | ✓ | |||
Application 4 - Grapple by wrenching between the arms | ✓ | ✓ | |||
Application 5 - Counter to wrenching | ✓ | ✓ | |||
Halfswording | Application 1 - Entering with a halfsword parry | ✓ | ✓ | ||
Application 2 - Moving to halfsword with a zwerch | ✓ | ✓ | |||
Application 2 - Locking/Wrenching between the hands with the point | ✓ | ✓ | |||
Application 3 - Throwing by placing the blade over the neck (both directions) | ✓ | ✓ | |||
Techniques under Pressure | |||||
Static | Partners begin standing still in fixed positions. | ✓ | |||
Dynamic | Partners perform the drill with moving around as if fencing, but still controlled. | ✓ | |||
With Intent | The partners perform the drill geared up with intent to hit the opponent. | ✓ | ✓ | ||
Fencing | |||||
Slow "academic" fencing | This must be slow and flowing, showing control and variety of techniques. | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
Medium-high speed Fencing | Fencing at a moderate-high speed (in class sparring) showing control, but intent and good judgement, breaking on hits. | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | |
Fight a gang of 12 blows | Fence a continuous bout with 12 counted blows. | ✓ | ✓ | ||
Tournament Management | Referee peers in a grading bout | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | |
Judge peers in a grading bout | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
[edit] Dagger & Grappling
Technique | Description | Neuling | Lehrling | Fechter | Freifechter |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
Grapples to arm | |||||
Joint locking techniques | Against a static opponent | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | |
Against an opponent striking | ✓ | ✓ | |||
Against an opponent with dagger | ✓ | ||||
Dagger Guards & Application | |||||
Oberhut | Parry from High Guard 1 | ✓ | ✓ | ||
Parry from High Guard 2 | ✓ | ✓ | |||
Parry from High Guard 3 | ✓ | ✓ | |||
Unterhut | Parry from Low Guard 1 | ✓ | ✓ | ||
Parry from Low Guard 2 | ✓ | ✓ | |||
Mittelhut | ✓ | ✓ | |||
Kreutzhut | ✓ | ✓ | |||
Casting opponent backward | Defence against dagger attack | ✓ | ✓ | ||
Dagger Technique 9 - Another Takedown | Defence against dagger attack | ✓ | ✓ |
[edit] Secondary Weapons - Dussack, Rappier, Polearms
Students attempting the Freifechter grading can choose other weapons to study from:
- Dussack
- Rappier
- Polearms
They may choose a weapon from another system if they so desire, so long as their peers approve it for grading.
Technique | Description | Neuling | Lehrling | Fechter | Freifechter |
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Guards | |||||
Demonstrate | Demonstrate all of the guard positions - each is a separate gradable item | ✓ | |||
Attacks | |||||
Slow Demonstration | Demonstrate each attack slowly in context | ✓ | |||
Against an opponent dynamically | ✓ | ||||
Against an opponent with intent | ✓ | ||||
Devices | |||||
Choose 4 to 6 devices (depending on device length) | Select 3 devices which demonstrate some key aspects of the system | ✓ | |||
Explain each device slowly with a partner | ✓ | ||||
Demonstrate the device dynamically with a partner | ✓ |