I'm very new to HEMA and the associated techniques and terminology. I see that the Ochs Guard is not only effective in defense and launching an attack from but it also looks really cool as well. I think I recall it being used by Arnie in Conan The Barbarian.
Great video as always! Very instructive and straight to the point. Quick bit of feedback for the future: it would be nice to demonstrate multiple versions of guards and stances when they differ significantly between traditions. For instance, the Liechtenauer open Ox requires a thumb grip, and incoming cuts are blocked with the false edge, allowing the defender to riposte with a Zwerchhau.
Looks like one must develop not only strength and exacting structure, but sensitivity and quick reflexes to do these techniques well. Didn't think that would be such a huge factor with European Long Swords, but I see now it is (as much as Kendo for example). Great lesson.
Stick to light freeplay or very light sparring. Most of the hard hand parries happen when trying to hit a different target with velocity (like the head) and then the defender puts their hands in the way by accident. In situations like that it doesn't matter if hands aren't being targetted, they'll find a way to get hit eventually and if under medium/hard intensity that could easily result in broken fingers. As a test do some light hits on the hand with increasing intensity until you no longer feel safe, and then stick to an intensity below that. But, obviously, still be very careful.
@@matthewpham9525 I would not recommend Red dragon gloves for anything other then dussack or single stick. you can get away with them for sidesword with some minor modifications but even the red dragon synthetic longswords i would rather recommend you use a clamshell style sword like the spes heavies as even in red dragon gloves and with red dragon swords can result in broken fingers if sparring with anything other then slow work
Hello, can you please tell me how do you defend against fast small cuts to the wrist with a longsword? The lobster gloves I use give very good protection, but they are so big, that the strike will often hit them even when I try to defend with a crossguard. In our HEMA club we don`t have anyone experienced with the longsword fencing, unfortunately, so I have to gather information bit by bit. Right now our longsword sparrings boil down to quick cuts to the arms and hands, and executing other strikes is very challenging.
Hand targetting is like the most troublesome attack that every HEMA practitioners have to face. Personally i always keep the hands tuck in close to my body with Vom Tag or Wrath to avoid hand sniping
Greetings，were nearly all 16th-17th century one handed swords such as rapiers，sideswords，basket hilt swords used with daggers，types of shields，another swords and other things during 16，17 th century definitely？The left hands would never hold nothing？Am I right?
@@BloodandIronHEMA unfortunately, its a work related security restriction. If Zoom is necessary, then I will hv to pass. Was looking forward to asking Instructor Kime on S&B advanced materials.
@@edwinpoon If you're open to private lessons we can work something out. You and I can work on something directly. Email us and we can work out a different medium for private classes. Cheers
Oh my god that title
I hate it , but I love it.
Perfect
@@BloodandIronHEMA -ly balanced , as all things should be
I'm very new to HEMA and the associated techniques and terminology. I see that the Ochs Guard is not only effective in defense and launching an attack from but it also looks really cool as well. I think I recall it being used by Arnie in Conan The Barbarian.
Great video as always! Very instructive and straight to the point. Quick bit of feedback for the future: it would be nice to demonstrate multiple versions of guards and stances when they differ significantly between traditions. For instance, the Liechtenauer open Ox requires a thumb grip, and incoming cuts are blocked with the false edge, allowing the defender to riposte with a Zwerchhau.
Praise the Ochs! \[T]/
Greetings from Germany great video.
Love your name and praise the sun!
Great! Makes more sense than the (mis)interpretation that it is a starting position. Common sense.
Looks like one must develop not only strength and exacting structure, but sensitivity and quick reflexes to do these techniques well. Didn't think that would be such a huge factor with European Long Swords, but I see now it is (as much as Kendo for example). Great lesson.
As an Ochs myself, I approve.
Love Itttttt ❤️
For Purpleheart synthetics, how safe are lacrosse and Red Dragon gloves if the hands aren't a target in medium-hard sparring?
Stick to light freeplay or very light sparring. Most of the hard hand parries happen when trying to hit a different target with velocity (like the head) and then the defender puts their hands in the way by accident. In situations like that it doesn't matter if hands aren't being targetted, they'll find a way to get hit eventually and if under medium/hard intensity that could easily result in broken fingers.
As a test do some light hits on the hand with increasing intensity until you no longer feel safe, and then stick to an intensity below that. But, obviously, still be very careful.
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I assume Red Dragon swords would be ok with Red Dragon gloves?
@@matthewpham9525 I would not recommend Red dragon gloves for anything other then dussack or single stick. you can get away with them for sidesword with some minor modifications but even the red dragon synthetic longswords i would rather recommend you use a clamshell style sword like the spes heavies as even in red dragon gloves and with red dragon swords can result in broken fingers if sparring with anything other then slow work
Is Nicole Hide The Pain Harold's daughter?:D
Hello, can you please tell me how do you defend against fast small cuts to the wrist with a longsword? The lobster gloves I use give very good protection, but they are so big, that the strike will often hit them even when I try to defend with a crossguard. In our HEMA club we don`t have anyone experienced with the longsword fencing, unfortunately, so I have to gather information bit by bit. Right now our longsword sparrings boil down to quick cuts to the arms and hands, and executing other strikes is very challenging.
Hand targetting is like the most troublesome attack that every HEMA practitioners have to face. Personally i always keep the hands tuck in close to my body with Vom Tag or Wrath to avoid hand sniping
which gloves are you referring to? spes heavies?
@@BloodandIronHEMA Yes, spes lobsters
I kind of read it wrong first. Orcs gard sounded lik something new. but I think Ochs guard works better :)
The music in the end sounded to me akin to the medieval coffin dance
Greetings，were nearly all 16th-17th century one handed swords such as rapiers，sideswords，basket hilt swords used with daggers，types of shields，another swords and other things during 16，17 th century definitely？The left hands would never hold nothing？Am I right?
Secondary off hand weapons we're used very commonly but not always. Frequently this is used as an option.
off hand implements depended on the person or the situation. I personally like to utilize an off hand dagger or buckler
Hi Blood & Iron, I'm from Singapore. How do I join the online class if I am unable to use the Zoom app?
Hi Edwin. Why are you unable to use zoom? Its an app thats available on smart phones too.
@@BloodandIronHEMA unfortunately, its a work related security restriction. If Zoom is necessary, then I will hv to pass. Was looking forward to asking Instructor Kime on S&B advanced materials.
@@edwinpoon If you're open to private lessons we can work something out. You and I can work on something directly. Email us and we can work out a different medium for private classes. Cheers
Aurochs guard.