Class 6: Wrestling with the Sword
There are many techniques that can be used while wrestling with a sword. These are a select few that we find to be useful from a variety of sources. For simplicity’s sake we list when they are particularly useful but don’t describe the minutiae of the movements needed to perform them correctly. We also avoid using the historic names because some are in multiple sources, some are only in Italian we use German terminology and some show up often in tournaments but we aren’t sure about which historical source they come from. See the videos or ask about them in class.
Pommel Strike - When the opponent’s hands are low.
Delayed Right Zwer - When you want to avoid a grapple while very close.
Blade Grab - When the opponent’s hands are high.
Triangle Bind - When the opponent’s hands are at a medium height.
Double Arm Bind - After they parry your left Zwerhaw.
Double Grab/Triangle Reap - When the opponent is close and both blades are are being grabbed or grappled.
Triangle Disarm - When the Triangle Bind is resisted strongly.
Upward Pommel Push - For right handed people in a lefthand bind or for lefthanded people in a righthand bind. An incredibly useful action for any lefthanded person. Never stop moving forward with this one.
Double Grab Blade Swap - When the opponent is far and both blades have been grabbed.