Suppressing
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| + | Related to [[Slicing Off]] but more forceful and not slicing all the way offline; the fencer cuts down to an [[Eisenport]] or [[Pflug]] like position to deflect the blade down somewhat forcefully and follow up with cuts or thrusts. | ||
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| + | Suppressing is a good example of Meyer's advice that parrying and covering over the opponent's blade is the superior method of parring and puts you in a better position to control the situation and follow up. | ||
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| + | See the [[Oberhauw]] Application 2 for an example of suppressing with the Oberhauw. | ||
Latest revision as of 05:50, 17 August 2021
[edit] Dempffen
Related to Slicing Off but more forceful and not slicing all the way offline; the fencer cuts down to an Eisenport or Pflug like position to deflect the blade down somewhat forcefully and follow up with cuts or thrusts.
Suppressing is a good example of Meyer's advice that parrying and covering over the opponent's blade is the superior method of parring and puts you in a better position to control the situation and follow up.
See the Oberhauw Application 2 for an example of suppressing with the Oberhauw.
