10 Longsword Solo Drills in 5 minutes

[@BloodandIronHEMA]

Hey everyone! So we've done some other solo style training videos that are great supplements to this, such as how to throw proper cuts using body engagement. Proper cutting mechanics are always important. We're starting to build up a decent chunk of solo training videos, so we've created a playlist specifically for those. We've racked up a good chunk of videos now, so if you have any suggestions on different kinds of playlists we can do please let us know!

[@Eskschannel]

Thanks for all your effort! It's appreciated, these videos help a lot.

[@johnnypopulus5521]

Ahhh, yes. The faithful solo drill. I got no club near me & no one else I know is interested in hema.

[@4hedgesfamily]

I'm in the same boat.

[@chrizart8068]

Thankfully, I have a very kind neighbor who is into Hema, I can have a lot of practice with him

[@johnnypopulus5521]

@ImWelkinHere look for them online

[@shelleyshultz3799]

same, the only person I can spar with is my friend who curently doesnt even have a longsword to train with.

[@clearpaint970]

@WELKIN Go to Kult of Athena. It's a website with a shit ton of hema stuff. And it sucks that not that many people are interested in hema

[@4hedgesfamily]

I have studied karate for over a decade, and have recently taken up the longsword, with no one to train with. What really impresses me is the similarities between these two different arts. Many of the moves are similar (like the two tracks when moving), and I have heard my sensei tell me many times, "Slow is smooth, smooth is fast." I also REALLY like the statement "Practice makes permanent." I am stealing that for when I teach in our dojo tomorrow!

[@TheUltimateWriterNZ]

Is that because Karate was a Samurai Martial art and based on sword play?

[@FifthTrumpet]

@@TheUltimateWriterNZdefinitely not, it was originally a martial art that combines jujutsu grappling with Chinese striking forms, came from what is modern day Okinawa But I’m sure swordsmen did learn it the same way HEMA practitioners learn grappling

[@mitchellcollins4215]

Guard Grip Switch 0:47 Shield How : 1:26 Mobility Offline steps forward and backward 2:07 Gathering 2:25 Amalgam - pass, gather, pass, gather, pass, cut-around 2:56 Striking Pel 3:16 Pel + amalgam 3:33 Range of Motion Flourishing/guard transitions 3:55 > 4:39 With Pel 4:49

[@justsomeone4797]

Thank you so much my good sir

[@lokuzt]

reading between the lines: it's really useful to get a pell

[@HEMASimian]

René Jiménez haha, basically. As i state in the video while there's benefit in having something you can actually hit, I think having something you can actually move around of is incredibly valuable

[@goldbunnygaming5702]

We use trees outside when the weather is nice 😂 Works great with high branches and the ground can be sloped or slippery which adds another challenge.

[@baldrickthedungspreader3107]

I normally use an old tire hooked on my garden fence. Can’t really circle around it though but still it’s something to hit

[@KMUnetwork]

@@goldbunnygaming5702 Finaly found someone who does same thing as me

[@KnightSquire]

Great video Julian, sword looks beautiful aswell. :D

[@0311matt]

KS if you like Albion, check out Lockwood. same quality, but usually a hundred or so bucks cheaper. made right here in the good ol' US of A too.

[@waaagh3203]

Never done HEMA, but as a former competitive kickboxer and boxer, I can tell you the hours I spent doing basic footwork drilling was worth every second of it. I'd imagine this wouldn't be different for your combat sport or others (not doing the boxing/kickboxing footwork, but spending that same amount of time doing your own footwork drills).

[@Bobcatx2]

I feel like this whole video was just an excuse for him to bust out the maximilian

[@BloodandIronHEMA]

Bobcatx2 you're not wrong.

[@0311matt]

i dont blame him

[@UniversoNOLIFE]

you guys are helping me a lot. I train in Brazil and it is quite complicated to find people to train here. Thank you

[@cartographercorinfer2971]

and i was just thinking "how is it i have'nt came around any solo longsword drills video in this channel?" nice timing!

[@exsuntzu783]

what would you recommend in terms of a buy list for beginners from most essential to least essential? for longsword that is including manuals

[@Genethagenius]

I have to say, excellent, easy-to-follow and understand video! (Which is not easy to do if you’ve ever taught martial arts)

[@alpenjon]

Solid advice! I would never rest the sword on my shoulder though in the guard of the Vom Tag. The reasons are 1) you hands are very exposed for hand snipes (especially one-handed ones) and 2) Your defense against a good Zwerchhau will be delayed. What is your reasoning behind it? All I can think of is more power, but with a Vom Tag strike, I think you already have enough force, and usually there are better and more elegant ways to score than powering through.

[@constantine-worldsmostdang7908]

Holy shit, this was so helpful. Please make more solo drills

[@j.e.4280]

Great video . Fantastic and thorough explanation and technique. Thank u :)

[@HeliosRa]

Thanks dude, excellent stuff.

[@TheAngryMarshmallow]

Thanks Julian! Great video!

[@StarBoundFables]

Great video for new HEMA practitioners to learn from, thanks! I'm looking forward to getting my 1st clamshells soon, so that I may train in them + spar in the gym

[@katiestange5215]

This is the most useful longsword drills I have found thus far on KZbin...thank you! ..I use them now every day

[@hvnterly8388]

Very well spoken and well taught! Thank you: )

[@Count_leche]

Fantastic video.......Thank you.

[@skofusdovah1466]

Thank you so much for this video⚔️

[@Krunoslav9]

Great video, great training.

[@shootingwithmike6770]

Thank you for the free source of knowledge

[@chandlerl2189]

Using this to practice for a lightsaber fight, very helpful!

[@zoolkhan]

Many thanks for this !

[@tyleringram6092]

Thanks!

[@jeffreyfuhz]

I have to drive 2 hours, one way, to get to the nearest club. more videos like these please

[@scottmacgregor3444]

Dunno if you're aware but BnI has started online classes, as have a number of clubs during this whole Covid thing.

[@lauriuuniemi2823]

next time: arming sword solo drills?

[@HEMASimian]

Lauri Uuniemi As far as I know there are no definitive arming sword manuscripts, so it'd be hard to state something as "arming sword drills " Messer however is a completely different story, and in my opinion would be used very similarly.

[@lauriuuniemi2823]

Julian Schuetze okay, have to look into it

[@HEMASimian]

There might be something coming your way soon ;)

[@christopheresquire947]

I love these videos lol

[@bladestalker9365]

Honestly been working these just for the past day and it feels soooo weird compared to my wrestling background. But I'm absolutely enjoying it.

[@eclipsewrecker]

What is the reason for the technique in the second drill: the thumb-turn with the strike?

[@TheInvertedYAxis]

More of this please (long sword)

[@Romans122YT]

Helpful for Buhurt I think as well

[@TurulHEMA]

I love this channel. . .

[@SandaBoxing]

What is the purpose of switching grip (with that thumb tech)? Thanks and very good channel.

[@BloodandIronHEMA]

It let you use different kinds of cuts at different angles, and chain attacks between both edges of the sword. And thank you!

[@KundelX]

4:30 Damn this looks so cool in 2.0 speed

[@LAWAWAWAWAWAWAWA7]

What is the benefit/purpose of changing your grip when doing the first technique?

[@radhummingbird97]

Some techniques like a Zwerch or a Schielhau like he did on the pell require changing your grip so your thumb is placed on the schilt (that wide part at the base of the blade)

[@terotolo]

Solid

[@highlordsilverhand1228]

Good shit guys

[@slickawolf]

I was interested in getting into Longsword combat and saw you guys are out of Canada. Do you know if any dojo/schools or training in the US?

[@kieranlock3070]

Hey, so totally new to HEMA but doing my research, but wanted to ask if its easier to follow german or italian longsword ? And is there any set texts you would recomend purely for beginers?

[@CallofWar5]

Kieran Lock Joachim Meyer has great exercises for beginners like the Meyer's Square. I would recommend the German style because it is more complete and definitive about how to use one's sword against another. Regardless of what style you choose practice mastering the basic cuts and body mechanics as this will determine how good you can become really. Once you understand fencing theory you can pick whatever style you want and be a baller. So focus on mechanics and sound theory.

[@BloodandIronHEMA]

We would personally recommend German Longsword. But if you wanted to go Italian, go follow The Phoenix Society and their videos religiously. We would highly recommend picking up "German Longsword Study Guide" from Keith Farrell. It's a great place to start for absolute beginners - www.woodenswords.com/German_Longsword_Study_Guide_p/book-ger01.htm From there you can get into either Liechtenauer, or Meyer. We recommend Meyer since he talks more theory, footwork, etc, but it can definitely be difficult to digest compared to Liechtenauer (That being said, Liechtenauer isn't all fun and games either. For Liechtenauer check out wiktenauer.com/ for Meyer check out the 1570 edition on Amazon or Purpleheart. Usually a healthy mix of both is the way to go.

[@kieranlock3070]

Blood and Iron HEMA amazing thanks guys!

[@TheMaximusprime13]

So, no clubs anywhere near me or anyone to train with. Any resources anyone can recommend?

[@scottmacgregor3444]

Blood and Iron as well as a number of other schools have started online classes over the last several months. Just to double check, you've checked out the HEMA Alliance's club finder?

[@georgefreesamurai]

Good Movie!

[@davidm8135]

Since ballistics gel isn't a super accurate medium to cut through due to all the jiggle, would putting it inside a relatively firm but easy to cut through container like a milk jug fix the problem?

[@tempestindustries9446]

I would think a tatami mat would do well. I mean thats what you use for Katanas and such so idk how well longswords and such would do

[@diarrheadan8088]

Yes something like a milk jug would work or just put it In a bag and duct tape it all around to make it firm.

[@diarrheadan8088]

@@tempestindustries9446 tatami mats are alright but they don't give very well, that's why you get the illusion that katanas are actually good swords when in reality when put against good armor they're useless. They're too light and built for low armor combat, katanas were also considered bad weapons during their time and basically only got used if you were in a really bad situation. Polearms were the melee weapons of choice for samurai.

[@Dm12572]

Good now all I need is a long sword

[@DERyuga]

Wow, I feel blessed \[T]/

[@BloodandIronHEMA]

DERyuga praise the sun

[@matthewwilliams5407]

I’m having troubles with cutting from side to side. I know it’s simple for some but I’m having problems getting both the foot placements and sword strikes as one. I am open for any help and advice, thank you.

[@galdarienloyalar3148]

how do you mean, like a figure 8 or over the shoulder cuts in the same standing position?

[@matthewwilliams5407]

@@galdarienloyalar3148 Shoulder cuts from side to side. When the instructor moves from one position to the other I’m not getting it.

[@galdarienloyalar3148]

@@matthewwilliams5407 im guess its when you're crossing over and your lead hand is twisting over your offhand. Its just clunky in general, just have to build strength with it. If stepping with it over complicates it, stand facing forward with your feet slightly over shoulder width apart and knees bent. And practice doing X's in the air, over one shoulder to the opposite hip. Once you have that down don't stop the motion, let the sword circle around on your side. Its the same as doing the X just circle. To add power drop twist your hip into it and drop your weight on the leg your cutting towards.

[@galdarienloyalar3148]

@@matthewwilliams5407 when you want to add steps you're going to have to learn more about foot work. I was a fenser, so I'm still getting used to the wider stances. But Main stance though is heels of your feet are parallel with the balls of your shoulder, your dominant foot facing forward straight at your target, your back foot is facing at a 45° away. Drop your weight and make sure you center center of balance is directly in-between your feet. Have most of your weight on your toes, that to the point your heals are off the ground but its a good 70% toes 30%heals. This makes it easier to pivot and you have better balance. As you step full weight goes to your toes, your back leg goes to the leading possition in front and you old lead foot pivots to a 45 as soon as your new lead foot lands

[@luv.2dc]

What did you say you were going to use in 1:27

[@garyhiggins6718]

From the point of view.of someone with a vague idea about fencing but actually standing on Quicksand, this makes me think of the Japanese, and practice with the Katana! Am I right?

[@kalvinchester4068]

I do have a question though. My gauntlets I use don't really allow me to go into a thumb grip. What should I do then?

[@MPPRODUCTIONSger]

Is there a chance we gonna see something similar to this for Sidesword?

[@kgb4476]

Where can i get love like the ones in your video, they look very good

[@scottmacgregor3444]

Glove? It's the SPES heavy gloves. His has been modified with something called blast-caps which add additional thumb protection.

[@mnkylegnd6389]

Dang I can barely comprehend what your hands are doing in the first part

[@TheApocalypticKnight]

All good and great, but I have one question... Why a purple handle???

[@HEMASimian]

Apocalyptic Knights because purple is shmexy :0

[@Overdrawn_]

Heeey! Do you have some other type of spes glove. I dont mean the blast cap, I mean the sheel.

[@HEMASimian]

Overdrawn these were a prototype run a while ago. I have no idea how many of the design choices ended up being implemented in their regular production.

[@williamgollatz1911]

When is the grip switch used?

[@Kenji17171]

Can I do this at home

[@swayingGrass]

Doing the first one with my electric mosquito swatter

[@stopsign1626]

Okay so I may be stupid.. Why are the longswords in these videos so thin? All of my swords are wide in the blade. Is it some kind of competition blade or..?

[@radhummingbird97]

These are called federschwerts. They were a trainer blade used for sparring and competition back in the 16th century

[@josephjones3729]

This is probably the only sport where you can rock a neck beard and be a badass at the same time, no other sport!!! 🤣

[@ajayfernandes8280]

nice nice nice very nice

[@erikandersen6125]

Can I do this with a hammer?

[@nicholilarson8369]

I like my scar covered hands.

[@donutguy3854]

I have no hema club near me but i atleast got one friend who duels with me he is better then me at the moment so this will help me a lot to beat him lmao :)

[@mysticmarbles]

Can you do a "10 Sidesword Solo Drills in 5 minutes?" Please?

[@BloodandIronHEMA]

MysticMarbles in all honesty there really wouldn't be too many differences between that and the rapier one we did. But thanks for the suggestion! We'll add it to our script ideas :)

[@BlackwoodsSpellbook]

Arin Hansen, I see you man, you cant fool me by changing your voice and ditching Dan.....

THe "long sword" is really called Montante, The Portuguese Montante.

[@ivansinenko2447]

If you train at home ..... Be careful with chandelier ))))

[@Alex859G]

I know it sounds terrible but sometimes I wish I was born during the medieval times when fighting was common to everyone and this kind of weapon skill was actually necessary instead of just shooting a lame gun. There was meaning behind everything and life was so much simpler. Besides I would have been betrothed instead of having to go through all this dating crap which I’m obviously not very good at because I’m watching longsword sparring videos in my spare time..

[@johnnyjohnny9026]

I can't pronounce zweihänder so I just say longer longsword.

[@TheDudeWithDaCowbell]

Zveyehahnder

[@bobu5213]

Who is here because the club closed down? xD

[@m1stern00by]

Why does someone who trains swords have to look like a WINGSOFREDEMPTION

[@shiningknight1375]

Dutch Netherlands Look here, listen, he's clearly not a 400 pound man that can barely walk, so stop talking about things you know nothing about.

[@m1stern00by]

@@shiningknight1375 lmfao I love you

[@koreyewen8869]

This is what too much runescape does

[@GenX-Rising]

4:00 literally the Witchers Whirl attack