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.

Meyer's Devices/Plays

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

Attacks

Primary & Secondary Cuts

Secondary cuts should be performed at higher (not full) speed, while maintaining form and balance. They need not be as fast or aggressive as the principal cuts.

• Zornhauw
  • Application 8 - Zucken

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 4 - Schneiden
• Hendtrucken (Pressing Hands)
  • Anbinden Application 5 - Hendtrucken
• Außreissen (Wrenching Out)
  • Anbinden Application 6 - Außreissen
• Verkehren (Reversing)
  • Anbinden Application 7 - Verkehren
• Sperren (Barring)
  • Anbinden Application 8 - Sperren
• Ubergreiffen (Overgripping)
  • Anbinden Application 9 - 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