Fechten mit dem langen Schwert

There are better demonstrations (in terms of technique) but this one gives a better overall view. Because I don't like people who excuse their racism with "pride for our ancestors" and I hate it on any european/german video about medieval stuff I find racist americans who can't even understand german and still talk about ancestors and pride ._.

kA obs noch aktuell ist für dich aber Cold Steel macht ziemlich gute schwerter (nur halt nicht auf traditionelle weise)

psch sonnst merkts noch jemand ;) nein im ernst, vl hats ja den sinn das man als beobachter so, leichter die technik verstehen/sehen kann...war halt mein erster gedanke ^^

Nur, dass die Technik schlicht nichts bringt, wenn der Gegner nicht statisch ist, weil normalerweise ist man schon wieder lange wo anders. wenn der zweite Schlag kommt. Binden zum Beispiel - worauf dieses Video zu 90% beruht - wird im Freikampf so gut es geht vermieden. Du willst die Kontrolle über dein Schwert nicht teilen. Glaubs mir, ich mach das schon ne Weile ;)

It's not about HEMA. Because HEMA is an entirely different sport. This video is about looking badass while possesing little skill.

I don't think there is anything wrong with taking pride in your heritage. This guy is a total moron though.

I don't think of HEMA as simply a sport. I approach swordplay as a martial art. I study Fiore and Capoferro and I am interested in historical technique. This is only a demonstration, and what is wrong with looking badass? These guys are pretty good. Let's see your videos.

Problem being I do not own a camera - I really would like to tape some fights for alter analysis. Even when demonstrating I would not stage stuff like this. Free combat is the mother of this sport - not acting as if you could fight. I myself once fought against a trainer of a group doing the stuff shown in this video. No need to say I - as a HEMA fighter - was quicker, more flexible and able to react to new situations. Only focussing on history doesn't improve your fighting. Only practice does.

to me, pride is something personal, but i explained that over and over to that moron lol anyway, yeah acknowledging ones heritage is nothing bad, as long as you don't take it as an excuse to discriminate against others...because, well, all our ancestors have one common place we came from ;D

So you are involved in a HEMA organization where no one studies technique, no one has heard of Johannes Lichtenauer, and you just worked it all out yourselves from square one? That is not historical. I don't know of any sport or martial art with no heritage at all. Why should your lack of technique make you 'more flexible and able to react?' A sword can only come from so many directions. I didn't say that I don't practise, or that I don't fight at speed. Borrow a camera.

+WeltenbrandBM Stellt dich einfach mal einem Meister der Technik wie Roland Warzecha. Dann sehen wir wie lange du standhältst. Es gibt zahlreiche Videos wo erfahrene Schwertfechter gegen ihn klar verlieren, obwohl er feine Techniken aus der Historie einsetzt. Es stimmt natürlich, dass gerade das Binden vermieden wird, weil man nach einem versetzten Schlag lieber einen Satz zurück macht und sein Schwert zurück holt bevor man sich auf ein Spielchen mit dem anderen einlässt, aber nichtsdestotrotz ist es eine feine, realistische Technik sollte ein Gegner mal nicht schlau genug sein das zu tun.

Die Kampfkunst in diesem Fall ist es ja für alle Fälle eine Gegenaktion zu haben und zu trainieren und nicht einfach nur den Zornhau zu perfektionieren, weil der praktisch der Hauptangriff in der Realität des Freikampfs ist.

Kudos to the fighter in the Landsknecht outfit.

That is beautiful. It is an art.

ICH WILL DAS AUCH LERNEN!!!!

Ich bin viel zu faul für jeden "normalen" Sport, aber das wäre endlich mal was, was mich genug interessiert es dauerhaft zu betreiben!

das würde mcih echt interressieren schade dass es sowas nicht in meiner Nähe gibt....

These videos are just absolutely beautiful.

hm Also Ohne Panzerung Lieber Mit Gambenso und Helm

NIcely done

The guy in black has got the perfect face for this.

Ein Genuss es sich ansehen zu dürfen. Einiges davon ist nach Hans Talhoffer wenn ich nicht total daneben liege, oder? In gothischer Rüstung mit dem langen Schwert und der Mordaxt habe ich es vor Jahren auch mal im Anhauch betrieben, allerdings nicht exakt historisch. Nach vielen Höhen und Tiefen zieht es mich nun auch wieder zum Sport und somit unweigerlich auch zum Fechten. Euch stets eine ruhige Hand und ein waches Auge :)

beautiful

Place that hand on my sword and I will cut it off. Euro-swordsmanship has it's uses but Japanese Kenjutsu beats it every time. Good video none the less.

Deutsche Schule?

FOR THE SAKE OF REALISM IN RPG PLEASE DO MOCAP OF THAT!..

The last move was my favorite.

The Germans were forced to come up with so many elaborate manuals on the correct art of fighting because everyone kept insulting everyone else's Renaissance parachute pants.

Seriously though, cool video! I'd love to learn to fight like this but tragically there are no instructors in my country.

These are some badass techniques. I learned many similar ones in a hapkido class. Amazing how some combat techniques are universal.

I wish I could take up greatsword fencing in my country. Or just about any Medieval European sword fencing. Alas, all I ever found were the modern fencing clubs or kendo, neither of which I particularly like.

Warhammer Fantasy Role Play First Edition.
I played it, they live it.

Damnit, I want to train in a foggy castle!

I love that :  TNX  4 Explainings ;)

This helped me kick my dad's ass, thank you.

Alle eure Jungs gegen einen Holmgänger und ihr seid in ein paar Sekunden alle platt...

Ihr blutet ja nichtmal im Video wie Langweilig...

This was the very video that brought me into the HEMA world back in 2011 :)

Some of this should be finishers in Witcher 3

Old but Gold!

Wow eine Million Aufrufe!

Таблетка для памяти.....

例え刃引きをした両手剣だとしてもバキバキ打ち合う様は今時の日本でも中々無いものではないか？ここに登場されている剣士お二方の研鑽には頭が下がる。

Im glad that video technology has improved since the Middle Ages. It's a wonder anyone was able to watch this in 240p

Best longsword fencing video ever

Von seinen Waffen weiche niemand, einen Schritt im freien Felde: Niemand weiß unterwegs wie bald er seines
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Back in the late Medieval-Renaissance-Early Modern Era, 1300-1700, the Irish & Scottish (although very skilled in areas) relied more on brawn, sheer primal ferocity & blind combat fearlessness (as brutally effective as it wasn't, as such primevally motivated tactics could wreak incredible devastation or prove suicidally futile) while the Germans & other Europeans (although fierce & crazy at times, most especially the Swiss & Balkan tribes) relied more on spectacular training, elaborate skill, great timing, pinpoint exploitation & cold steely fury. Just like above. What a superb demonstration. Consummate professionals of outstanding skill, finesse & dedication!

Man, I was in college when this aired and people thought of me some sort of psycho just because I watched it.
This video was an eye opener for me, I never thought how sword fighting could be that complex.

I'm LARP'er and watching this makes me very happy even 16 ( !! ) Years after this was uploaded. For me and my Two-Handed Blade this is a good showcase how to attack an enemy in single combat

This video got me started 8 years ago and since then I have seen my small study group grow into a school of over 25 members and 3 coaches in an indoor facility.