Akademia Szermierzy - Fior di Battaglia: Chapter II (The Guards of the Sword)

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  • @jorimedradan8698
    @jorimedradan8698 4 роки тому +3378

    In the movies, sword fights can last for minutes, but after watching this, I can imagine sword fights lasting for mere seconds until someone gets stabbed. Damnn

    • @narcissus79
      @narcissus79 4 роки тому +256

      yeah.. wouldn't make for much of a movie if they used legit moves! hah!

    • @erykczajkowski8226
      @erykczajkowski8226 4 роки тому +71

      So why did battles last for hours? Shouldn't they end in 15 minutes max if this speed of killing is accurate?

    • @travenlingley2766
      @travenlingley2766 4 роки тому +319

      @@erykczajkowski8226 i would imagine when you have thousands/hundreds of people fighting those 1 to 2 second fights add up. Assuming they would do duels and not formations. The majority of the time the armies would be trying to get the better position over to other one via walking. Just going off of my limited battle experience from total war games

    • @erykczajkowski8226
      @erykczajkowski8226 4 роки тому +33

      @@travenlingley2766 Well, yes, they would add up to... those 15 minutes I mentioned. ;) It would be like - first line - done, second line - done, third line - done. Battle over. Of course there can be manouvering, but once the lines engage, it should end in minutes. And I don't think this was the case historically. Even in TW - if you throw at each other comparable units (especially armoured) front to front and leave them alone without any other units interfering - they will keep fighting for a pretty long time (and this is a sped up game!). On one of the channles I learned that eg Romans used to swap tired troops with fresh ones - there would be no need (and no time!!) to do this if the whole encounter lasted 15 minutes.

    • @dondalle
      @dondalle 4 роки тому +327

      @@travenlingley2766 Battles are not one-on-one fights: Battles are performed by well armored soldiers in close formation. A lot of battles would last for tens of hours, depending on the relative strength of the opposing forces.

  • @greenoak1
    @greenoak1 6 років тому +3099

    The addition of the graphic crown is very helpful - great addition.

    • @aaronsecis6587
      @aaronsecis6587 5 років тому +7

      Such a great help for beginner such as myself

    • @issintf925
      @issintf925 5 років тому +85

      It is also used in the original manuscript that this is based off of, which is pretty cool.

    • @midshipman8654
      @midshipman8654 5 років тому +8

      greenoak1 I remember using the source book in a class presentation. It’s a really unique way to distinguish the active party.

    • @SeminarioMAE
      @SeminarioMAE 5 років тому

      What does the crown mean?

    • @thenarrator1984
      @thenarrator1984 5 років тому +22

      @@SeminarioMAE crown is the one doing the motion while the other tries other motions against it.

  • @Maupaci91
    @Maupaci91 4 роки тому +1316

    "We recommend that you use them only with appropriate equipment and in the presence of an experienced instructor."
    Me: vibe checking my friends with a rusty ass zweihander made up of scrap metal and love.

    • @fivesidedpixels4991
      @fivesidedpixels4991 4 роки тому +4

      JackJackKcajify
      ok jack mcsteakknife

    • @RayTC
      @RayTC 4 роки тому +7

      what even is a vibe check?
      the newest millenial buzz?

    • @fivesidedpixels4991
      @fivesidedpixels4991 4 роки тому +20

      DIOhydrogen Monoxide it’s not an actual trend or phenomenon, just a bit of internet absurdist humor
      it’s hard to explain, as the joke is that the word is literally meaningless

    • @igneous061
      @igneous061 4 роки тому +11

      ...me looks at sword/messer made out of 6mm flatbar, unbalanced, overweight, but still....mine....

    • @Maupaci91
      @Maupaci91 4 роки тому +12

      @@RayTC from my experience of dealing with new generations it means to Slap the soul out of someone, like a evangelical reverend.

  • @WhyName
    @WhyName 4 роки тому +610

    1:00 Archer's Guard / Posta Sagittaria
    1:04 The Long Tail Guard / Posta di Coda Longa
    1:23 The Short Serpent Guard / Posta Breve la Serpentina
    1:27 Guard of the Bastard Cross / Posta di Crose Bastarda
    1:33 The Right Guard of the Lady / Posta di Donna Destraza
    1:51 The High Guard of the Lady / Posta di Donna la Soprana
    2:08 Full Iron Gate / Tutta Porta di Ferro
    2:25 The Window Guard / Posta di Finestra
    2:52 The Left Guard of the Lady / Posta di Donna la Sinestra
    3:03 The Long Guard / Posta Longa
    3:16 The Middle Iron Gate / Porta di Ferro Mezana
    3:38 The Short Guard / Posta Breve
    3:53 The Crown / Posta di Corona/Posta Frontale
    4:11 The Boar's Tusk / Dente di Cenghiaro
    4:26 The Long Tail Guard / Posta di Coda Longa
    4:36 The Two Horned Guard / Posta di Bicorno

    • @ringofasho7721
      @ringofasho7721 3 роки тому +4

      Boar's tusk and right guard of the lady are my favorites

    • @urafaget5202
      @urafaget5202 3 роки тому +18

      Spend life learning and mastering several guards and moves, die in 5 seconds because your oponent was luckier than you. The way of the blade.

    • @kieranpowell2723
      @kieranpowell2723 3 роки тому +1

      Your a god!!!

    • @user-kt9mz3hp1r
      @user-kt9mz3hp1r 3 роки тому +1

      Why do some of their moves named “bastard” are some moves that are “dirty” and no honor?

    • @WhyName
      @WhyName 3 роки тому +15

      @@user-kt9mz3hp1r I think there are certain moves that were probably regarded as dishonorable, but I would think this one is more about the fact you're holding it by the blade and the hilt at once. (As opposed to both hands on the hilt, or both on the blade.)

  • @lance-biggums
    @lance-biggums 5 років тому +493

    Some of the guards look goofy and awkward until you spend some time actually handling a longsword and realise most of them were developed to give you extra leverage and power, the hand closer to the pommel really acts like a fulcrum and that's where the speed and agility of the longsword comes from. For example the long tail guard looks at first glance like you're leaving yourself too open, but I believe its purpose is to leave room to develop momentum on the upswing, which gives you tremendous power. It looks open because you're inviting your opponent to thrust in, at which point you swing your sword to parry and/or counter, possibly hard enough to disarm your opponent if you parry his thrust with an upswing

    • @ericward8459
      @ericward8459 4 роки тому +14

      Good analysis.

    • @skopernik
      @skopernik 4 роки тому +20

      They were also developed for people wearing armor. Without that strength and lever the thrust will simply do no harm.

    • @jeffreycierniak8536
      @jeffreycierniak8536 4 роки тому +18

      Stances/guards such as this are also often to bait opponents into certain openings.

    • @816pod3
      @816pod3 4 роки тому +25

      One point added: the long tail guard is also performed to hide the length of your blade, and it's effective because 1. you didn't have mass-produced weapons in Fiore's time; 2. your enemy might not even know your name before you two fought, not to say your sword.

    • @matthewnanney2065
      @matthewnanney2065 4 роки тому +8

      It also isn't bad to look open when you really arent

  • @therealmattchainsaw
    @therealmattchainsaw 4 роки тому +300

    Hi, I'm from the Philippines. I practice FMA (Filipino Martial Arts) for self-defense, and Kendo for sport. 🇵🇭🇯🇵
    I agree that HEMA are demonstrated with focus on practicality. Defeat the opponent as quickly as possible, with the least amount of movement possible.
    Respect to all martial arts, and to all fellow martial artists.

    • @Hopfolk
      @Hopfolk 2 роки тому +5

      I did a little Eskrima / Kalikali. Brutal :)

    • @hans-christianbauer5947
      @hans-christianbauer5947 6 місяців тому

      I love Eskrima. Very good and effective. Kinda hard to find teachers where I live, though.

  • @basenightx1464
    @basenightx1464 4 роки тому +833

    1:16 why throw the pommel when you can throw the whole sword

  • @somekid7867
    @somekid7867 4 роки тому +476

    now i can finally crush my friends when we sword fight with sticks

    • @JRF1004
      @JRF1004 3 роки тому +4

      Haha you and me both

    • @atrocious_pr0xy
      @atrocious_pr0xy 3 роки тому +24

      my friend once choreographed an entire sword fight with a girl at a party. they spent a good hour practicing and then went at it. was actually awesome, especially since we were buzzed. i miss Crust Jerk..

    • @rasferet
      @rasferet 2 роки тому

      get shinais, much better than sticks

    • @myoptimumpride5178
      @myoptimumpride5178 2 роки тому

      @@rasferet where i can buy that?

    • @rasferet
      @rasferet 2 роки тому

      @@myoptimumpride5178 Any martial art supply

  • @sirsamuelin
    @sirsamuelin 6 років тому +358

    Imagine how these were actually employed centuries ago. Duels could've been over in seconds. What a sight to behold!

    • @neutronalchemist3241
      @neutronalchemist3241 6 років тому +47

      Back then there was a different attitude towards death. Death in itself was less important. It was a very mundane thing. But the motivations after it, and the way it happened were more.

    • @stevengood1812
      @stevengood1812 6 років тому +3

      World's Biggest Booty Hoes really

    • @Alen725
      @Alen725 5 років тому +3

      Neutron Alchemist
      Yeah you probably remember attitude towards death back then, sure.

    • @Arcaryon
      @Arcaryon 5 років тому +4

      @World's Biggest Booty Hoes well we are not talking about a battle, rather a spectacle for the masses. I bet they would have applauded for a fine duel.

    • @GundamReviver
      @GundamReviver 5 років тому +27

      imagine being a rich bugger that could afford a teach and or book like this. vs some poor shmuch with a sword. pay to win indeed!

  • @fujinofshadow
    @fujinofshadow 5 років тому +1439

    I'm from Asia, and I love the culture of our people. I even take pride in our martial arts. But European Martial Arts is just so practical and simple, its beautiful.

    • @polishherowitoldpilecki5521
      @polishherowitoldpilecki5521 5 років тому +149

      Adan Dangli I’m European and I love Asian culture. The tasty food and the philosophies of selflessness and kick ass martial arts. You guys also have a rich history of architecture and empires. Best Asian achievement would have to have been the creation of the Silk Road.

    • @duende29
      @duende29 5 років тому +100

      I'm pretty sure Asia must have had systems like this, it's just that the influence of modern wushu films makes it so that if it isn't flashy then it's not worth researching.

    • @lance-biggums
      @lance-biggums 5 років тому +25

      That's pretty honorary of you

    • @xCoNa14
      @xCoNa14 5 років тому +63

      That's what Bruce Lee wanted to incorporate into his martial arts when he saw western fighting. Something that got lost in eastern martial arts over the years due to the fighting style being passed down was more of the "peasant" fighting style disguised more as a dance because commoners weren't allowed to practice the proper martial arts for warfare. That's why there's different kinds too.

    • @joshualin5476
      @joshualin5476 5 років тому +31

      Lots of sword fighting manuals from China were lost over, or destroyed in war. There are however a number of practical spear fighting manuals

  • @nonpippi9404
    @nonpippi9404 Рік тому +25

    す、すごーーーい!!西洋の本格的な武術を生きている間にこの目で見れるなんて!!しかも動きすごい!無駄が無く華麗で、受け流しからの斬り込み、この型の感じ、滑らかだし、体幹すごいし感動✨🥺

    • @Ken_Jones
      @Ken_Jones 9 місяців тому

      Yes, western sword fighting was great. As eastern was too. I love Japanese Kenjutsu! Both styles are different, but that is because history in both Europe and Japan was different, there was a need for different styles. ❤️

    • @swaythegod5812
      @swaythegod5812 6 місяців тому

      @@Ken_Jones​​⁠​​⁠​​⁠​​⁠ ​​⁠this is just the one bit of the Italian school at one point there was many different schools in many different country’s and many different styles since europe has most recorded battles in history makes sense they would have some best fighting styles but gunpowder and guns replaced skill and traditions unfortunately lead to dark of European material arts
      Also Hollywood movies never does western martial arts justice
      I just wish more people would do some research and see the rich history that goes all the way back to Rome Greece and even Egypt

  • @liamli9062
    @liamli9062 4 роки тому +417

    this amazing video kept me hypnotized!! This is pure art and skill, I am really surprised!

    • @akademiaszermierzy1105
      @akademiaszermierzy1105  4 роки тому +43

      Thanks, nice to hear that!

    • @poetsrear
      @poetsrear 4 роки тому +14

      Yeah. With the natural location, music, costumes/gear and the editing including the original drawings, it's such an beautiful production value for 5:25 long video. Bravo!

    • @user-cb2hw8nb6u
      @user-cb2hw8nb6u Рік тому +2

      _Kasuminokamae_ _kasuminokamae_ _kasuminokamae_ _kasuminokamae__kasuminokamae_ kasuminokamae_ in2:28
      めっちゃすこ。

  • @Schopenhauer667
    @Schopenhauer667 5 років тому +758

    I feel the urge to install Kingdome Come: Deliverance.

    • @vagonnecmi536
      @vagonnecmi536 5 років тому +4

      Can player do movements like these? If so, will buy the game.

    • @Schopenhauer667
      @Schopenhauer667 5 років тому +37

      @@vagonnecmi536 I would not go that far. Combat is good and aims to be realistic. It's a good single player. As for multiplayer check "Mordhau", (also it looks like the combat is way better.)
      Watch some videos

    • @ILPYou
      @ILPYou 5 років тому +37

      @@vagonnecmi536 you can when you do a perfect block, but I believe the swordfighting in kingdom come follows the German tradition of swordfighting, not the Italian one.

    • @vagonnecmi536
      @vagonnecmi536 5 років тому +1

      @@ILPYou wil keep that in mind, thanks!

    • @pariasdfg3966
      @pariasdfg3966 5 років тому +2

      @@vagonnecmi536 Mordhau is game with best combat system so far.

  • @wowthungsten
    @wowthungsten 6 років тому +828

    This makes all the sense in the world. You wouldn't hack away at someone for 10 minutes like you see in movies. This is the middle ages. There are no doctors worth speaking of. You're not there to tickle the other guy, you're playing for keeps. These are winning moves. Any of those blows landing will do major damage, you're not keeping that up for even 2 minutes. The man with the better technique is going to win it most of the time.

    • @Bastardschwert
      @Bastardschwert 5 років тому +256

      You train 5 Years to survive 5seconds.

    • @user-eb3rn8su8e
      @user-eb3rn8su8e 5 років тому +34

      Yes and swords was expensive and rare.

    • @Michau940
      @Michau940 5 років тому +47

      more like 10-15 years I think xD

    • @Bastardschwert
      @Bastardschwert 5 років тому +2

      Yeah propably. @@Michau940

    • @octaviogonzalezventura1919
      @octaviogonzalezventura1919 5 років тому +40

      @@user-eb3rn8su8e not rare but expensive, specially for any commoner before the 15th or 16th century depending on the region

  • @johnv5211
    @johnv5211 4 роки тому +101

    Weebs: Hema lacks finesse
    Hema practitioner: hold my goblet.

    • @callusklaus2413
      @callusklaus2413 2 роки тому +12

      "NOOO, European swords are bulky and take an extremely strong man to wield them!"
      Mayer: "Hahaha, Feder go twirl spinny woosh"

  • @taz3810
    @taz3810 3 роки тому +290

    As Italian, is super cool reading the orignal names ... some of them are so ironic and funny!
    And you guys, you are superb!
    Bravi!

    • @lobomobo6452
      @lobomobo6452 Рік тому +1

      Molto vero

    • @sfesta
      @sfesta Рік тому +3

      Posta di donna destraza

    • @TheWolfalpino
      @TheWolfalpino 5 місяців тому +1

      when we say that almost all the good things comes from italy, we are not joking. they were spread trought the world by time.

  • @patuskert9554
    @patuskert9554 5 років тому +208

    With the evolution of firearms, martial arts of europe slowly died out. Thank you for bringing it back.

    • @DarthScosha
      @DarthScosha 5 років тому +18

      It became redundant on the battlefield. In sports, civilian combat and 'life or death' dueling it flourished.

    • @alessiom3859
      @alessiom3859 4 роки тому +20

      After ww2 people started to forget our culture somehow

    • @alessiom3859
      @alessiom3859 4 роки тому +23

      @Westward Wanderer they need to accept the past, not acting like pacifists while aggressively burning down their own flag, medias effects are scary

    • @eingew
      @eingew 4 роки тому +7

      @@alessiom3859 Pacifism kills.

    • @OneBiasedOpinion
      @OneBiasedOpinion 4 роки тому

      More like the changing society and onset of state-funded and organized armies made this sort of thing obsolete. None of this stuff did much good against archers either, whether you were facing longbows or crossbows.

  • @Lord-of-Cats
    @Lord-of-Cats 4 роки тому +171

    2:25 This is also known as the Two-Handed Obi-wan Guard.

    • @Tartaro-mq3uj
      @Tartaro-mq3uj 4 роки тому +23

      also know as the "Hello there" position

    • @joshuablake4595
      @joshuablake4595 3 роки тому +9

      Tártaro 2085 at which the correct corresponding stance is the "general kenobi" guard

    • @pantherapardus1398
      @pantherapardus1398 3 роки тому +1

      @@joshuablake4595 Fun detail: In KOTOR, in the Revan flashback, Revan actually does that guard or something similar.

  • @Macaco23284
    @Macaco23284 3 роки тому +53

    Noble art of swords. Forgotten by europeans civilizations, but still practiced by some people who are passioned by this pure art of combat.
    ⚔🔥

    • @guachingman
      @guachingman 2 роки тому +4

      its coming back but in the lesser form of machete and the hordes of the moon saracens if you know what I mean.

    • @mercistephens7325
      @mercistephens7325 2 роки тому

      @@guachingman No dummy we don't know what you mean how about you say it with your chest

  • @redfaust8189
    @redfaust8189 4 роки тому +36

    I am impressed by how precision-oriented and yet brutal this is.

  • @dl666
    @dl666 5 років тому +501

    Those guys needs to be placed in Witcher netflix series choreography team :) Like really!!

    • @SimicFishCrab
      @SimicFishCrab 5 років тому +76

      But alas, we'll get some hollywood upstart modern dance instructor with no knowledge of historical martial arts instead

    • @SimicFishCrab
      @SimicFishCrab 5 років тому +4

      @Gilgamesh891 Hey don't diss the Zulus. They pretty cool. Check out the Battle of Isandlwana, it was one of the only times in history that the British Empire lost to the "natives".

    • @riczinger1
      @riczinger1 4 роки тому +1

      @@SimicFishCrab The witcher fighting style is dance-like on purpose. Not saying it's effective. Though spins with different weapons are a thing.

    • @paweandonisgawralidisdobrz2522
      @paweandonisgawralidisdobrz2522 4 роки тому

      The man doing choreography for witcher netflix series is the same man who did for GoT

    • @taiyoctopus2958
      @taiyoctopus2958 4 роки тому +1

      More entertaining than half the stuff netflix slaps their brand on and funds... I'd watch it for sure.

  • @CrabRango
    @CrabRango 3 роки тому +45

    Some of these techniques look cool enough that it baffles me knowing they don’t appear in movies more often

    • @ismu34
      @ismu34 3 роки тому +5

      I'd like to see them mix it up a bit.....in film, European martial arts is usually just brutal hacking while Asian martial arts is all the fancy shit.

    • @arminius504
      @arminius504 3 роки тому +8

      @@ismu34 yeah which is why so many people think that samurais where somehow more skilled than knights and katanas are the best swords while European swords are blunt and heavy (which is so dumb considering that Katanas with their thick blades are not even nimble/ light swords and a European longsword has a thinner blade and the point of balance is closer to the hand).

    • @AverageAlien
      @AverageAlien Рік тому +7

      good luck convincing movie directors to train actors to fight properly when hardly anyone even notices

    • @chripianflopez
      @chripianflopez Рік тому

      @@AverageAlien there is a market for authenticity as seen with game of thrones.

    • @AverageAlien
      @AverageAlien Рік тому

      @@chripianflopez lmfao which part of game of thrones do you think is authentic?

  • @makanishu
    @makanishu 3 роки тому +62

    4:48 _It's Beautiful I've Looked At This For Five Hours Now_

    • @MrAaassdd
      @MrAaassdd 3 роки тому +3

      Thats the moment where the fire sparks came out 😎

    • @johann296
      @johann296 2 роки тому +3

      🔥🔥

  • @TheNorthlander
    @TheNorthlander 4 роки тому +507

    "Realistic sword fighting is too subtle!"
    Nah.

    • @Kintabl
      @Kintabl 4 роки тому +9

      This sword fighting is not realistic depiction of battles in medieval times. This touch or tap with sword do jack shit against armor. This was just a game in theirs times.
      In battles you smash his head with a mace. Sword is useless against armor.

    • @jonc8074
      @jonc8074 4 роки тому +60

      @@Kintabl swords are for stabbing peasants in padded clothing, and chopping the arms and legs of common soldiers equipped with only a helmet or breastplate. knights you beat them up first and capture for ransom by threatening them with a rondel dagger. LOTR and Game of Thrones thinks you can stab through steel with steel.

    • @baronprocrastination1722
      @baronprocrastination1722 4 роки тому +38

      @@Kintabl not really. There's quite a lot of uses swords have against armor. Thrusts, for one, can be shoved in places where armor is weakest. Try stabbing between the joint with an axe, because that, I imagine, is quite difficult.
      And don't give me that shit about blunt weapons 'defeating' armor. They're not as reliant on the edge alignment or such, but it would still nonetheless be difficult to actually kill someone through blunt force alone. Incapacitate them, perhaps, but in a fight of life or death, you'll find yourself hard-pressed to knock them unconscious while they in turn try to do the same to you.

    • @Kintabl
      @Kintabl 4 роки тому +5

      @@baronprocrastination1722 Where is armor the weakest? This are very small spots. Yeah, good luck trying shoved sword into it. And target is also moving. With blunt weapons you just need a good hit and you do the damage.

    • @baronprocrastination1722
      @baronprocrastination1722 4 роки тому +28

      @@Kintabl where are they? Usually the joints, for plate armor, and maille is relatively easy to penetrate.
      As for fighting against an opponent, watch Pursuing the Knightly Arts, as they have quite a few videos on armored fighting, and how, while not easy, they manage to lunge a point where armor is weakest. They also have a few pollax vids as well.
      Edit: like I said, blunt weapons won't _kill_ your opponent. Only incapacitate them. And I have never said that swords were _better_ than weapons like pollaxes or halberds, but rather, they are useful sidearms for when you lose your main weapon.

  • @ezert_13
    @ezert_13 5 років тому +40

    Knowing this kind of thing exists makes me feel calm...
    It's absolutely beautiful...

  • @mathm7401
    @mathm7401 5 років тому +2971

    "Europeans had no martial arts and just bashed each other with dull swords"

    • @NickRossi
      @NickRossi 5 років тому +47

      LOL!

    • @Shodan141176able
      @Shodan141176able 5 років тому +131

      yes of course, 3000+ years of violent history, but no martial art, you are such a dumb asshole and you dont even have an idea what your are talking about...

    • @dylanlandry4996
      @dylanlandry4996 5 років тому +284

      @@Shodan141176able whose the dumbass here?

    • @mememastodon69
      @mememastodon69 5 років тому +272

      @@Shodan141176able Imagine being this stupid.

    • @Shodan141176able
      @Shodan141176able 5 років тому +31

      @@dylanlandry4996 all those ppl claiming that europe has no martial arts...

  • @Forodren_Ardhor
    @Forodren_Ardhor 2 роки тому +7

    It's the pure art. One wrong move, one wrong step or even the right move, but just a moment later - It's over. Also quite terrifying to think that one quick swing of a sword was a difference between life and death for man once.

  • @234yh4
    @234yh4 Рік тому +24

    What I find amazing is that each of these guards had to be developed and used by some guy. Just how crazy and experienced one had to be to come up with The Long Tail Guard or the Boar's Tusk. Astonishing knowledge and hardened guts.

    • @kanubeenderman
      @kanubeenderman 11 місяців тому +7

      true, but they did have wooden swords and padding to train with in order to perfect the techniques

    • @thecopper-cockmcdickinson8508
      @thecopper-cockmcdickinson8508 11 місяців тому

      Not quite. In his book Fiore said that his entire system was developed from various elements observed and taken from men at arms/knights he fought slongside during the italian and german wars he fought in his life, taking what worked and adding elements of his own, together with popular sword-fighting tradition which was custom for overall Europe and regional styles. These moves and guards have many analogies in German fencing and they were developed by many throughout the centuries.

    • @sirnick12
      @sirnick12 11 місяців тому +5

      Tbh long tail comes naturallt, it is the "sword sheathed on the hip" position
      The one thing that to me is super unique in Fiore and feels extremely unnatural to come up with yourself after playing a bit with a sword has to be Bicorno. I absolutely love this guard, but coming up witg it had to take years upon years of experience due to how strange it even feels to hold

    • @thecopper-cockmcdickinson8508
      @thecopper-cockmcdickinson8508 11 місяців тому

      @@sirnick12 i completely agree.

  • @omicroneridani7456
    @omicroneridani7456 2 роки тому +21

    What an exquisite and detailed homage to Fiore dei Liberi this video and these men represent. Furthermore, it's so fascinating to see the original illustrations come alive and spring into motion...

  • @wackyiowa724
    @wackyiowa724 5 років тому +432

    I have never seen such beauty since when we first took Jerusalem

    • @GabiN64
      @GabiN64 5 років тому +21

      "we"? you did nothing.

    • @AetherXIV
      @AetherXIV 5 років тому +56

      @@GabiN64 peasant individualist :) vs knight identitarian

    • @AetherXIV
      @AetherXIV 5 років тому +18

      @Percival Fallas Deus Vult!

    • @JustDoIt12131
      @JustDoIt12131 5 років тому +9

      @@AetherXIV Identitarian is a fancy word for "just because I want to be something, I think I'm that thing"
      It's just an illusion.

    • @AetherXIV
      @AetherXIV 5 років тому +20

      @@JustDoIt12131 Is the blood in my veins an illusion? Is my DNA test results showing I'm 100% European an illusion? Is my family tree stretching back to people who used the martial arts in this video an illusion?

  • @gentlemanzackp6591
    @gentlemanzackp6591 2 роки тому +6

    I praticed italian for 14 years, and i sparred with kendo and meyer stances they are all good. think rock paper scissors. it boils down gambling and reading their movements. VERY GOOD VIDEO

  • @gaborfabian1239
    @gaborfabian1239 3 роки тому +44

    Im an uncurable military saber fencer of the italian/hungarian school, but daaaaaaaaaaamn...you made me want to learn longsword. These parry-riposte combos are so nice to watch, it sparks childlike joy inside.

  • @emjaiz
    @emjaiz 6 років тому +745

    I feel like playing the Witcher 3 again.

    • @muzzleflash88
      @muzzleflash88 6 років тому +15

      Damn, gave me that feeling too

    • @Bald_Monkey
      @Bald_Monkey 6 років тому +17

      I thought exactly the same thing haha. gonna go down, grab some breakfast and then play the witcher 3 again

    • @muzzleflash88
      @muzzleflash88 6 років тому

      Mansittingundertheweirwoodtree Enjoy!

    • @crozraven
      @crozraven 6 років тому +15

      Illuminati yeah man, though I wish the weapon combat system is more deep & diverse like Nioh. Wouldn't it amazing to have multiple combos, stances/form system, more weapons (sword, greatsword, dual wield, spear, polearm, mace, axe, & more). Which is kinda bummer when Witcher 1 has it but the combat is more on clicking things, LOL.

    • @Overlord99762
      @Overlord99762 6 років тому +1

      About the wepaons, Witchers are Swordsmen, masters of their craft which is being a hunter-tracker-swordsman, it wouldn't make much sense to have geralt walking around with a silver sword and a mace

  • @adm102401
    @adm102401 3 роки тому +5

    I love the detail of the crown representing the winner. It's a nice touch to the manuals

    • @janbazil3900
      @janbazil3900 3 роки тому

      The crown is used to symbolize "The Master" in the original manuscript or in other words the one who performs the technique. Sometimes there is a follow up technique shown and the roles change. So although it is true that in this video it always is the winner, the original intent is a bit different.

  • @CKMmusician19
    @CKMmusician19 3 роки тому +29

    This might be the most beautiful thing I've ever seen.
    Thank you for making this.

  • @supercoockie1
    @supercoockie1 4 роки тому +51

    i really enjoy this video. Everyone knows about Asian sword fighting, but few people are aware of how sophisticated European sword-arts can be too.

  • @user-bk3ix7xk8g
    @user-bk3ix7xk8g 4 роки тому +10

    Это пожалуй один из лучших роликов про упражнения на мечах! Великолепные навыки фехтования! Браво!

  • @FoardenotFord
    @FoardenotFord 6 років тому +161

    Fantastic - thank you for breaking down the guards and showing them alongside the manuscript. The costumes and music are a nice touch as well.
    Please keep up the good work!

  • @fightforsurvive1894
    @fightforsurvive1894 4 роки тому +4

    I'm an Indian I love our sword talwaar and it's techniques but after watch this I realized that you guys also good sword fight techniques ❤

  • @adamkowalski208
    @adamkowalski208 4 роки тому +11

    Przepiękna robota. Najlepsze kompendium działań mieczowych jakie widziałem. Plus za realizację i odtwórstwo 6+ prze wspaniały materiał.
    Powinni to obowiązkowo w szkołach pokazywać na historii, plus WF w praktyce :-)
    Aż miło popatrzeć że ktoś dba i odtwarza, tak profesjonalnie, dawne chlubne tradycje i sztuki walki europejskiej mieczem.
    Wielki plus dla chłopaków.

  • @duanescot
    @duanescot 5 років тому +77

    Truly wonderful stuff to see, far more elegant than the nonsense we see in movies

    • @kma3647
      @kma3647 4 роки тому +1

      It's a bit like fencing, honestly. Your armor offers some protection, but victory goes to the fighter with speed and initiative, because the blade is that deadly.

    • @AverageAlien
      @AverageAlien 4 роки тому

      @@kma3647 Just like real life then

  • @user-ux6gg9hz8u
    @user-ux6gg9hz8u 6 років тому +36

    That was an AMAZING piece of sword-fighting video! Your cameraman, director and fighters are superior and music is magical. Please, don’t make us wait 3 months again for the next video.

  • @myboringinvideo02
    @myboringinvideo02 Рік тому +5

    Sometimes, when I feel upset, I come back to watch this video. For some reason, this video makes me feel stronger, self-confident and proud of my own path.

  • @ericbishton2779
    @ericbishton2779 4 роки тому +16

    In my small amount of experience with kenjitsu (Japanese sword), I notice more similarities than I would’ve expected. Makes sense though. Efficient killing and defending with a large blade leaves little room for style.

  • @shor8959
    @shor8959 5 років тому +18

    2:05 Sekiro taught our ancestors the Mikiri counter when he travelled west

  • @leroy4320
    @leroy4320 5 років тому +8

    I loved that you guys included the techniques being used to counter polearms, it's kinda refreshing compared to constantly seeing sword on sword combat. Good shit

  • @NAVI-dw7xe
    @NAVI-dw7xe Рік тому +19

    You know it's legit when you don't need any flashy moves or over the top flourishes and slashes. Just Quick, decisive strikes that ends the fight immediately.
    Amazing, This is so fun and interesting to watch! Ah!

    • @kaneda7368
      @kaneda7368 Рік тому +1

      I feel like this is super similar to self defense demonstrations though, where the guy attacking is letting himself be taken down easily by the master. I’m no expert but it did seem to me in many of these demonstrations that the guy was just waiting for stuff to happen. “Oh yeah I’ll wait for him to grab my arms.” “Oh I’ll wait for him to reach to my sword”
      He’s facilitating these moves a lot, in a real duel where you could painfully lose your life I don’t know if any of these moves would be as effective as they’re shown to be in this video.

    • @atom8248
      @atom8248 5 місяців тому

      @@kaneda7368 I've had exchanges that look like this and I don't even practice the same system (Meyer from the late 16th century). What in this video is even "secret move" or "bullshido"? Most of it is, parry, cut. Displace opponents blade, thrust. Some of the techniques are just an attack, "just lunge". Sure it's a demonstration of technique so it's pretty clean and a bit slowed down but none of this is super extravagant or crazy (except for archers guard lol). Look at high level longsword sparring and you'll see a lot of shit that looks kinda like this.

  • @fine9375
    @fine9375 4 роки тому +30

    And every fantasy book just goes with "he held his sword out in from of him". Such a missed opportunity!

    • @Tempusverum
      @Tempusverum 4 роки тому +6

      Fine “Princess Bride” is the only fantasy book that remotely mentions actual sword masters and techniques, and some of those are tongue in cheek

    • @holiang6180
      @holiang6180 4 роки тому +1

      Langenort every single time! Damn!

    • @matthewnanney2065
      @matthewnanney2065 4 роки тому +1

      Most noobs feel safest that way

    • @chris-il4qu
      @chris-il4qu 4 роки тому

      Out infront could be long point "Long guard" which is a comfortable position and easy to describe to someone who isnt familiar with more intrinsic techniques of sword play.

  • @VelmiVelkiZrut
    @VelmiVelkiZrut 6 років тому +80

    That winding from bicorno towards the end was beautiful.

    • @Tanstaaflitis
      @Tanstaaflitis 6 років тому

      Seeing i used with a reverse grip is really new info for me.

    • @Natsumi666
      @Natsumi666 6 років тому +1

      I saw someone from Poland using a saber, or two sabers (in a video, his partner was Sword's path), is that possible? it was nice. Btw those posses were not necessary XD

  • @8556732
    @8556732 5 років тому +7

    4:47 onwards has to be the most natural, skillful fencing I've seen so far on youtube

  • @SSPspaz
    @SSPspaz 4 роки тому +123

    This amazing display reinforces my belief that firearms (as "uncivilized" as they are) truly are the great equalizer. Anyone with a firearm can be a legitimate threat with relatively little training regardless of their size, strength or skill. However, historically-speaking, a well-trained, well-armed and armored knight or man-at-arms would've been practically invulnerable to an untrained peasant with a pitchfork. Is it mere coincidence that the decline of feudal society and rise of democracies/republics somewhat correlates to the rise of firearms?

    • @drno87
      @drno87 4 роки тому +30

      Feudalism was followed by the age of absolute monarchy. The more immediate effect of gunpowder was artillery, which hurt the nobility to the benefit of a centralized government. Once the musket became cheap enough to distribute to the masses, however...

    • @AverageAlien
      @AverageAlien 4 роки тому +4

      Yeah. And still, military forces primarily consist of healthy strong men, because, let's be honest here...

    • @SSPspaz
      @SSPspaz 4 роки тому +17

      @@AverageAlien, of course militaries are still full of primarily strong, healthy males, or at least those involved in combat operations are. But that's because of the need to maneuver quickly, cover long distances, carry heavy loads, etc. It has nothing to do with needing to be strong, healthy or male to manipulate a firearm.

    • @AverageAlien
      @AverageAlien 4 роки тому +3

      @@SSPspaz Yep. True. Although some may say proficiency with a firearm....some may say. Not me of course.

    • @SSPspaz
      @SSPspaz 4 роки тому +2

      @@drno87, fair enough, although I think that is splitting hairs to a degree. When I referred to feudalism, I was speaking generally about a highly stratified society of monarchs, greater lords, lesser lords, peasantry, etc., all of which persisted into the age of absolute monarchy and European imperialism. Perhaps the nobility were reigned in more as the monarchies became more powerful and centralized (largely due to artillery as you correctly stated).
      But interestingly enough, the trajectory of firearms becoming smaller, man-portable, and more affordable, also coincided with developments like the printing press, increased literacy, the Reformation and eventually the Enlightenment. All of these things worked in concert to empower the sovereign individual in an unprecedented way.

  • @noneshallknowmyname
    @noneshallknowmyname 2 роки тому +2

    Ooohh i really like the fancy screen flash when there’s a parry. I just LOVE the sound of swords clashing

  • @Whiskey_and_Steel
    @Whiskey_and_Steel 6 років тому +9

    That was amazing! The whole “To be continued” gives it the whole story arch feel

  • @TheGodTell
    @TheGodTell 6 років тому +110

    Another masterpiece, thank you! can't wait for the next part guys

  • @Th0ughtf0rce
    @Th0ughtf0rce 2 роки тому +3

    I love how the crown is like Fiore's spoiler on who's the winner.

  • @ivanovsd
    @ivanovsd 4 роки тому +3

    I love how clearly you can see the mechanics of battle. This dude really knew his stuff back in the day

  • @IstoSipila
    @IstoSipila 6 років тому +7

    Amazing, thank you! Your work is the best thing happened to the Fiore side of HEMA for years!

  • @newschwarz
    @newschwarz 3 роки тому +14

    I've watched this like 5 times already and it still is way too good

  • @JarrettAlley
    @JarrettAlley 4 роки тому

    This is such an incredibly well-produced video on the guards. Thanks for posting!

  • @user-be9id5cf9d
    @user-be9id5cf9d Рік тому +17

    Wygląda bardzo ładnie Ktoś powie, że to zabawki dla dzieci, ale dla mnie to sztuka. Bracia, dobra robota.

  • @IronGateSwordfighting
    @IronGateSwordfighting 6 років тому +17

    Absolutely fantastic work once again! You are an asset to the Fiore world! Much respect!

  • @lostpockets2227
    @lostpockets2227 5 років тому +946

    UA-cam 2017: nope
    UA-cam 2018: nah
    UA-cam 2019: *now* is the time

    • @unusualbydefault
      @unusualbydefault 4 роки тому +26

      yeah right? I'm watching shit like this for ages and just NOW youtube decides "hey, maybe he wants to see this awesome video too?" god damn it

    • @kirwitch8236
      @kirwitch8236 4 роки тому +7

      This format is so lazy and dumb

    • @ASouza-ut9kb
      @ASouza-ut9kb 4 роки тому +2

      Yes I'm from Brazil and uses YT since 2005 and only now YT give cool videos.

    • @koloblican11763
      @koloblican11763 4 роки тому

      Same, Lost. Wtf lol

    • @faouzibadi6761
      @faouzibadi6761 4 роки тому

      Hhh

  • @LS-wd1jh
    @LS-wd1jh 4 роки тому +2

    Thank you guys for making this part of History so fascinating and accessible to the world.

  • @seekergraphix2487
    @seekergraphix2487 2 роки тому

    Absolutely love the music and video format!!!!

  • @servo4970
    @servo4970 3 роки тому +11

    Many of these moves you will say, that "they are too much fancy" like the open window, but in reality a sword does not cut if you don't deliver a good strong blow, techniques like the open window, uses fisics in such a way that you deliver an intensely strong blow, enough to knock out an individual with a helmet.

  • @pyjamakid3982
    @pyjamakid3982 5 років тому +5

    @ 2:37 i love ur footwork, its simple but very
    graceful and well timed with the counter.

  • @dr.dmitry.sokolov
    @dr.dmitry.sokolov Місяць тому

    Binden at 4:48 is ABSOLUTELY AMAZING!
    This video has been in my top for... 6 years )))
    Thank you very much, guys!

  • @hunter.1
    @hunter.1 3 роки тому +12

    I love Hema. I wish i could pratice.
    Greetings from Brazil.

  • @UNKN0WN_1
    @UNKN0WN_1 2 роки тому +3

    Nareszcie, ktoś zaznał prawdziwej sztuki.
    Dobra prezentacja i wykonanie też
    Gratulacje.
    Ja od 1993 się tym bawiłem, a teraz miecze po ścianach wiszą a książki kurz zbierają
    Nie mam z kim ćwiczyć.
    Piękna zabawa odkrywanie i zastosowanie tych umiejętności, niesamowite jak nagle w potyczce nabierają sensu.
    Tak przy okazji to dopiero teraz przewinęliście się przez mój yt.
    Super, Trzymajcie się, Powodzenia. Dobra Robota

  • @ovsaturnus7160
    @ovsaturnus7160 4 роки тому +3

    I watch these chapters at least once a month because I can't get enough of the the technique beautifully displayed.

  • @IAM-pq3dz
    @IAM-pq3dz 3 роки тому

    I love how you guys edit these video with the medieval script and illustrations, excellent 👌🏼

  • @birzhanabdikhan8175
    @birzhanabdikhan8175 4 роки тому

    This is so awesome! Thank you guys!

  • @giftsvampen
    @giftsvampen 5 років тому +93

    1:16 That better be a kill
    throw. Can i have my sword back please.

    • @Hyptosis
      @Hyptosis 5 років тому +3

      I imagine such a move would only be used in group combat or a battlefield, with allies around you or weapons laying about, etc.

    • @giftsvampen
      @giftsvampen 5 років тому +26

      The last desperate move before you leg it.

    • @giftsvampen
      @giftsvampen 5 років тому

      @@sirwinstondg Hehe

    • @JustDoIt12131
      @JustDoIt12131 5 років тому +6

      @@sullythefixer1 More effective but more sacrificed, as an unloaded rifle cannot shoot and a sword can always cut.

    • @user-tf6jf1rg6h
      @user-tf6jf1rg6h 5 років тому +17

      It's not to kill, it's to distract and rush strike with aditional blade, or get in close if enemy has longer weapon than you.Try to use your brain for once.

  • @nyanminhtun4852
    @nyanminhtun4852 3 роки тому +4

    One year ago,this video made me to start the studying about fencing.Now,I become a good fencer.Thanks.

  • @zekeodima3708
    @zekeodima3708 2 роки тому +5

    Actually this is just amazing. I can learn so much from stopping this and watching it multiple time. And just practicing this with a blade. Thanks for this video!

  • @shamrock2422
    @shamrock2422 4 роки тому +1

    Jestem pod wrażeniem, świetne przedstawienie postaw. Pokaz, muzyka najwyższa klasa. Pozdrawiam

  • @gregbeeman2077
    @gregbeeman2077 5 років тому +11

    Exceptional, I can see countless hours of study and practice behind these demonstrations. Bravo.

  • @KuchniaKwasiora
    @KuchniaKwasiora 4 роки тому +108

    Świetna robota, zacny film !

  • @justsomeguy3931
    @justsomeguy3931 4 роки тому

    This is incredible and I wish there was more of it on UA-cam. I think this format will one day be a very useful instructional tool, much better than static pictures!

  • @MohgwynDynasty
    @MohgwynDynasty 2 роки тому +1

    And I'm still here, years after, waiting for the next chapter like a kid on Christmas' Eve.

  • @corserpentis8760
    @corserpentis8760 6 років тому +33

    Finally some justice for poor, old, misunderstood Maestro Fiore: a dynamic fencing system which is as practically sound as the latest interpretations of KDF, very effective AND consonant with the sources. Keep up the good work! :D

  • @lostpockets2227
    @lostpockets2227 5 років тому +140

    Nobody:
    UA-cam: Check out these amazing swordsmen dueling poses

    • @mrnoob2730
      @mrnoob2730 4 роки тому +2

      U can't say they're not amazing!

  • @rin-101
    @rin-101 Рік тому +1

    This is the most legit sword sparring videos i have watched in youtube... most of the vids out there seems awkward, but this one was so fluid and felt natural

  • @Alphasiera1701
    @Alphasiera1701 3 роки тому

    You guys are awesome. Great to watch. Informative too. Nice job.

  • @lostpockets2227
    @lostpockets2227 5 років тому +33

    *when youtube recommendations be on point* 👍

  • @FedericoMalagutti
    @FedericoMalagutti 6 років тому +142

    Good video, as always :)

  • @-smp-scientificmethodpersp838
    @-smp-scientificmethodpersp838 3 роки тому +2

    I've watched this so many times just to enjoy the music and analyse the techniques

  • @slumb3rg72
    @slumb3rg72 4 роки тому +2

    i am 13 and im super intrested in sword fighting and this has opened my eyes and i have been training and fighting for fun for 4 years or so. u guys are super good sword fighters

  • @sweetie4915
    @sweetie4915 3 роки тому +5

    Gentleman, you can protect me any day of the week. God Bless you and your mighty sword!

  • @nicolag5254
    @nicolag5254 4 роки тому +3

    It should be at the Olympic Games
    Nice to see so many people still read this book
    Great video, thanks for sharing it!

  • @MidheimOfficial
    @MidheimOfficial 9 місяців тому +1

    The presentation of Winding Techniques is wundervoll.
    Often overlooked in regards to modern HEMA from what i have seen so far.

  • @tartarart4922
    @tartarart4922 3 роки тому

    Thank you for your work!

  • @oscaralbertoguerreroadames8548
    @oscaralbertoguerreroadames8548 6 років тому +811

    So no one could say European Mastial Arts doents exist 🗡🏹🛡

    • @oscaralbertoguerreroadames8548
      @oscaralbertoguerreroadames8548 6 років тому +50

      Samuel Kováč some people who thinks only asians practice karate or kung fu like yankee movies orthe clasics (cliche) samurai

    • @xcicciobox932
      @xcicciobox932 5 років тому +62

      They wrong. Even boxing is a ancient fighting system.

    • @lukakostadinovic9792
      @lukakostadinovic9792 5 років тому +98

      Wrestling (greece) Pugilism (england) Pankration (sparta) Gladiatoria (westerm roman empire) Hoplomachia (eastern roman empire) Jousting (?)
      And many more...

    • @antoinepichon1426
      @antoinepichon1426 5 років тому +5

      @@lukakostadinovic9792 very great sports

    • @jovanjorgovan23
      @jovanjorgovan23 5 років тому +50

      Well, Europeans have the useful ones...

  • @cendark
    @cendark 4 роки тому +7

    still watching this
    still loving this

  • @Andriy_Ovramets
    @Andriy_Ovramets 3 роки тому +1

    Awesome and realistic reconstruction of swordsmanship! No nonsence techniques, all the right moves.

  • @koloblican11763
    @koloblican11763 4 роки тому

    Absolutely beautiful demonstrations of the Fior di Battaglia.

  • @ForHonorUSMC
    @ForHonorUSMC 5 років тому +3

    Can you imagine the PTSD a soldier of old times must have had living through battles in which thousands of people were killed with sword...man I can't watch these videos high anymore

    • @HIPEOPLE1887
      @HIPEOPLE1887 4 роки тому

      D chances are, PTSD rates were lower. Not say they didn’t exist, but modern war is unique in the sheer noise, terror, and isolation it inflicts on soldiers. Surging a sword exchange is less terrifying than being pinned down by machine gun fire our artillery or the sudden explosion of a mine followed by an ambush. Not to say they were free of it back then, but modern war makes things so much worse

  • @andreykantsarau2751
    @andreykantsarau2751 5 років тому +8

    Не часто можно увидеть достойную реконструкцию фехтовательной техники, молодцы ребята! Ещё мне нравится, как работают в клубе исторического фехтования в Варшаве, польским "крыжем".

    • @shamrock2422
      @shamrock2422 4 роки тому +1

      Nie często. Pozdrawiam

    • @turboprinzessin1
      @turboprinzessin1 3 роки тому

      Прием польского креста появился позже, в 17 веке, когда люди сражались уже не на мечах, а на саблях. Как правило, именно этот «польский крест» происходит от боевой культуры на Востоке - от турок, татар, казаков, русских - но также и от некоторых венгерских или немецких традиций. Но вот он - это бой на мечах, полностью заимствованный из латинской традиции, то есть Запада, с которым у вас не было много общего. Хотя я не отрицаю, что не уверен в этом на 100%, потому что в свое средневековье вы тоже сражались на мечах. Но они пришли к вам из Византии, а сюда из Рима. Это небольшая разница.

    • @andreykantsarau2751
      @andreykantsarau2751 3 роки тому

      @@turboprinzessin1Взаимосвязи действительно просматриваются, но хронология неверная. Территории Сибири были заселены ещё тогда, когда европейский полуостров (фактически) ещё не был освоен. Европейская часть материка заселялась позже всех остальных. О том свидетельствуют и археологические раскопки. Прямой меч сохранился у потомков первых заселенцев Европы ещё с тех времён, когда воевали в строю, где саблей не размашешься, им преимущественно кололи. Эта же манера ещё долго сохранялась у дружинников уже на Руси. Она же использовалась и древними греками, использующими вместо меча короткое копьё, получив преимущество.
      Поэтому, римляне были последними, кто получил прямой меч. И получили они его уже непосредственно от этрусков. Ну а про них Вы можете найти много интересного.

    • @turboprinzessin1
      @turboprinzessin1 3 роки тому

      @@andreykantsarau2751
      Хорошо, конечно, вы правы, но мое описание было очень кратким, без фрагментации вплоть до античности или даже раньше, до Каина и Авеля. Прежде всего, я хотел отметить, что этот метод фехтования «польским крестом» касался боя на саблях или карабелях, а не, как мы видим в этом фильме, в исторической дуэли на длинных мечах. Что ж, спасибо за дополнительную информацию. С наилучшими пожеланиями из Франкфурта-на-Майне ...

  • @kirnobi6974
    @kirnobi6974 4 роки тому

    Amazing video, straight to the point, no bullshit. Well done guys

  • @user-fc9ig4fv9h
    @user-fc9ig4fv9h 3 роки тому +1

    you guys are super! really like your videos