The Zwirchhaw from Both Sides - - Longsword #3

Third longsword assault by Paulus Hector Mair. When you come to the closing with the opponent, stand with the right foot forward such that the short edge is wound towards you. Then follow outward with your left leg and strike the Zwirchhaw (“Across Strike“) with crossed arms. If he displaces this, then wind in the weak and strike him long to the upper opening. If rather you stand with the left foot forward and likewise lie against him in the Zwirch with crossed arms, then follow outward with your right foot and turn your hand so that the flat of the sword stands in front of him and strike with the Zwirch in towards his left ear. If he displaces your Zwirch, then let a double feint pass and strike him to the top of his head on the right side. link: #historicalfencing #hema #fencing #sword #longswordfencing #historicaleuropeanmartialarts #martialarts #longsword #assault #interpretation