Hendtrucken

Hand Pressing

Similar to Schneiden but tending to use the crossguard/schilt of the sword to push his hands in the desired direction.

Application Examples

In which the 'student' demonstrates their knowledge to the 'teacher'.

Application 1: Hand-pressing from the Bind

In this application the cut is being used in the Krieg. In this case the fencer is acting Indes.

Meister	Lehrling
Gerade versetzung, right leg forward	Gerade versetzung, right leg forward in a close bind
Take away the blade upward to cut around to the other side.	Spring forward with a Gathering step. Drive up with the Schilt & Cross beneath the arms
	Withdraw with a Kneichelhauw