Paulus Hector Mair - Longsword #19

This is an interpretation of longsword play #19 from Paulus Hector Mair’s enormous compendium of martial arts teachings “Opus Amplissimum de Arte Athletica“ (MSS ). ⭣⭣⭣ More information available below ⭣⭣⭣ See other longsword plays: Training Manual: Website: Source: Dresden I Transcription (1540s) by Pierre-Henry Bas Fencer: Michael Kraft & Inga Huismann -- A High and a Low Thrust Stand with your right foot forward and fire the point at the opponent from your left side to his chest. Should he perceive this thrust and displace it, then wind him the Zwirch with your left leg in, step with the left foot around to your right side and strike to his left ear. If he strikes towards you like this, then block his Zwirch such that your left foot is forward (as in illustration) and strike high to his head. If he displaces this, then wind the point to his face or chest. Should he perceive this thrust, then wind him the hanging point such that your right foot stands forward and strike with the Zwirch to the left side of his head. If he strikes towards you like this, then displace this with the Krumphaw (also matches illustration) and immediately cut to his head. If you should perceive a cut like this, then cut at this right side and immediately step back with your right foot and wind the Zwirch to his left ear.