Sturtzhauw
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| − | A false edge cut from above that "plunges" down to the upper openings | + | A false edge cut from above that "plunges" down to the upper openings with either a false edge cut or the point (both are used throughout the devices) |
===Execution=== | ===Execution=== | ||
| − | The body position for a sturtzhau is much like an extended [[ochs]] position; a right sturtzhauw has the left leg forward, with the blade on the right side of the head, held with crossed hands. | + | The body position for a sturtzhau is much like an extended [[ochs]] position with high hands to plunge down over a defence; a right sturtzhauw has the left leg forward, with the blade on the right side of the head, held with crossed hands. |
On the left side the arms are uncrossed and the right leg is forward. | On the left side the arms are uncrossed and the right leg is forward. | ||
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* [[Passing Step]] forward and begin to cut an [[oberhauw]]. | * [[Passing Step]] forward and begin to cut an [[oberhauw]]. | ||
* As the blade gets to around 45 degrees push the pommel up and rotate the right hand so that the false edge is leading. | * As the blade gets to around 45 degrees push the pommel up and rotate the right hand so that the false edge is leading. | ||
| − | * Continue the | + | * Continue the movement to plunge down with a cut/thrust to an [[ochs]] like position |
Alternatively: | Alternatively: | ||
* Stand with the left leg forward in [[Zornhut]]. | * Stand with the left leg forward in [[Zornhut]]. | ||
| − | * [[Passing Step]] forward and cut a [[Zornhauw]] down | + | * [[Passing Step]] forward and cut a [[Zornhauw]] down toward [[Wechsel]]. |
* Continue the motion of the blade, crossing the hands as it comes past the left side and cutting over from the left side through an [[ochs]] position from above. | * Continue the motion of the blade, crossing the hands as it comes past the left side and cutting over from the left side through an [[ochs]] position from above. | ||
Revision as of 13:36, 22 September 2016
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Plunge Cut
Longsword
A false edge cut from above that "plunges" down to the upper openings with either a false edge cut or the point (both are used throughout the devices)
Execution
The body position for a sturtzhau is much like an extended ochs position with high hands to plunge down over a defence; a right sturtzhauw has the left leg forward, with the blade on the right side of the head, held with crossed hands.
On the left side the arms are uncrossed and the right leg is forward.
There are two plausible executions methods for a sturzhauw:
- Stand with the left leg forward in Vom tag.
- Passing Step forward and begin to cut an oberhauw.
- As the blade gets to around 45 degrees push the pommel up and rotate the right hand so that the false edge is leading.
- Continue the movement to plunge down with a cut/thrust to an ochs like position
Alternatively:
- Stand with the left leg forward in Zornhut.
- Passing Step forward and cut a Zornhauw down toward Wechsel.
- Continue the motion of the blade, crossing the hands as it comes past the left side and cutting over from the left side through an ochs position from above.
Application
Based on the execution section we can use the plunge strike in two ways. In the first instance we strike a regular Oberhauw then when the opponent parries with a Hangetort or Kron we plunge over to the head behind their guard.
Alternatively we perform an Oberhauw or Zornhauw to clear their blade or parry a blow, and loop over with the plunge strike in a continuous movement.
Application Example
In which the 'student' demonstrates their knowledge to the 'teacher', in this case of the mutating of oberhauw to sturtzhauw.
| Teacher | Student |
|---|---|
| Nebenhut, left leg forward | Vom tag, left leg forward |
| Passing Step forward, strike oberhauw | |
| Lift to parry with a Kron. | Push up the pommel with the left hand and turn the right so the palm faces toward you, such that the false edge cuts down behind/over the Kron to the teacher's head. |
Dussack
The plunge cut with the dussack closely follows the longsword version of the cut.
The cut with the dussack generally follows from a zornhauw, whereby the cut flows through the change and plunges over to the outside so that the fencer attacks in the left Stier, though with the point extended out to thrust to the face. This can be followed with further plunging cuts to the other side.
