German Longsword 101, Part 3: Parrying & Defense Fundamentals

INTRODUCING: discrete (Ochs, Pflug) v. continuous (Krumphau, Schielhau) parries & defenses, the benefits of continuous parries v. discrete (e.g. guessing attack coming from the wrong side), all while stress testing against simple randomization with Zornhau / Wrath Cuts coming either alternating or same side per the Frequens Motus drill and appropriate stepping.

Cutting patterns:
Krumphau / Crooked Cut
Schielhau / Squinting Cut

Leger / Guard positions:
Ochs / Ox (hands high point low -- shown less than ideal partially due to height difference)
Pflug / Plough (hands low point high)

NEXT WEEK: PUTTING IT ALL TOGETHER -- integrating attacks and defenses in the Frequens Motus framework...!!!

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