True edge strike from above
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This strike moves from high guard through middle-guard, down to low guard. During the course of the cut we move from a very upright position to a slight forward lean. | This strike moves from high guard through middle-guard, down to low guard. During the course of the cut we move from a very upright position to a slight forward lean. | ||
| − | * Left leg forward, | + | * Left leg forward, [[Oberhut]] on left shoulder. |
| − | * Strike diagonally down with a | + | * Strike diagonally down with a [[Gathering Step]] forward to [[Mittelhut]], extending well out in the cut. |
| − | * Continue the movement to | + | * Continue the movement to [[Unterhut]] on the right. |
| − | * Bring staff back up to | + | * Bring staff back up to [[Oberhut]] at the left shoulder, gather back. |
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| + | This technique can be used as both an attack and a parry. | ||
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| + | As an attack it usually targets the upper openings, while as a parry it is aimed at the opponent's weapon, particularly at their hands. | ||
Latest revision as of 02:08, 24 January 2017
This strike moves from high guard through middle-guard, down to low guard. During the course of the cut we move from a very upright position to a slight forward lean.
- Left leg forward, Oberhut on left shoulder.
- Strike diagonally down with a Gathering Step forward to Mittelhut, extending well out in the cut.
- Continue the movement to Unterhut on the right.
- Bring staff back up to Oberhut at the left shoulder, gather back.
This technique can be used as both an attack and a parry.
As an attack it usually targets the upper openings, while as a parry it is aimed at the opponent's weapon, particularly at their hands.
