Fechter I

Latest revision as of 00:11, 13 September 2018

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.

[edit] Previous Levels

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

• Neuling
• Lehrling I
• Lehrling II

[edit] Meyer's Devices/Plays

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

[edit] Attacks

[edit] Thrusts

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

[edit] 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

[edit] 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

[edit] 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

[edit] Wrestling & Dagger

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

[edit] Application

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

[edit] Dagger Guards

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

[edit] 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