Akademia Szermierzy - Fior di Battaglia: Chapter II (The Guards of the Sword)

[@jorimedradan8698]

In the movies, sword fights can last for minutes, but after watching this, I can imagine sword fights lasting for mere seconds until someone gets stabbed. Damnn

[@narcissus79]

yeah.. wouldn't make for much of a movie if they used legit moves! hah!

[@erykczajkowski8226]

So why did battles last for hours? Shouldn't they end in 15 minutes max if this speed of killing is accurate?

[@travenlingley2766]

@@erykczajkowski8226 i would imagine when you have thousands/hundreds of people fighting those 1 to 2 second fights add up. Assuming they would do duels and not formations. The majority of the time the armies would be trying to get the better position over to other one via walking. Just going off of my limited battle experience from total war games

[@erykczajkowski8226]

@@travenlingley2766 Well, yes, they would add up to... those 15 minutes I mentioned. ;) It would be like - first line - done, second line - done, third line - done. Battle over. Of course there can be manouvering, but once the lines engage, it should end in minutes. And I don't think this was the case historically. Even in TW - if you throw at each other comparable units (especially armoured) front to front and leave them alone without any other units interfering - they will keep fighting for a pretty long time (and this is a sped up game!). On one of the channles I learned that eg Romans used to swap tired troops with fresh ones - there would be no need (and no time!!) to do this if the whole encounter lasted 15 minutes.

[@dondalle]

@@travenlingley2766 Battles are not one-on-one fights: Battles are performed by well armored soldiers in close formation. A lot of battles would last for tens of hours, depending on the relative strength of the opposing forces.

[@greenoak1]

The addition of the graphic crown is very helpful - great addition.

[@aaronsecis6587]

Such a great help for beginner such as myself

[@issintf925]

It is also used in the original manuscript that this is based off of, which is pretty cool.

[@midshipman8654]

greenoak1 I remember using the source book in a class presentation. It’s a really unique way to distinguish the active party.

[@SeminarioMAE]

What does the crown mean?

[@thenarrator1984]

@@SeminarioMAE crown is the one doing the motion while the other tries other motions against it.

[@WhyName]

1:00 Archer's Guard / Posta Sagittaria 1:04 The Long Tail Guard / Posta di Coda Longa 1:23 The Short Serpent Guard / Posta Breve la Serpentina 1:27 Guard of the Bastard Cross / Posta di Crose Bastarda 1:33 The Right Guard of the Lady / Posta di Donna Destraza 1:51 The High Guard of the Lady / Posta di Donna la Soprana 2:08 Full Iron Gate / Tutta Porta di Ferro 2:25 The Window Guard / Posta di Finestra 2:52 The Left Guard of the Lady / Posta di Donna la Sinestra 3:03 The Long Guard / Posta Longa 3:16 The Middle Iron Gate / Porta di Ferro Mezana 3:38 The Short Guard / Posta Breve 3:53 The Crown / Posta di Corona/Posta Frontale 4:11 The Boar's Tusk / Dente di Cenghiaro 4:26 The Long Tail Guard / Posta di Coda Longa 4:36 The Two Horned Guard / Posta di Bicorno

[@ringofasho7721]

Boar's tusk and right guard of the lady are my favorites

[@urafaget5202]

Spend life learning and mastering several guards and moves, die in 5 seconds because your oponent was luckier than you. The way of the blade.

[@kieranpowell2723]

Your a god!!!

[@江俊杰-g9c]

Why do some of their moves named “bastard” are some moves that are “dirty” and no honor?

[@WhyName]

@@江俊杰-g9c I think there are certain moves that were probably regarded as dishonorable, but I would think this one is more about the fact you're holding it by the blade and the hilt at once. (As opposed to both hands on the hilt, or both on the blade.)

[@Maupaci91]

"We recommend that you use them only with appropriate equipment and in the presence of an experienced instructor." Me: vibe checking my friends with a rusty ass zweihander made up of scrap metal and love.

[@fivesidedpixels4991]

JackJackKcajify ok jack mcsteakknife

[@RayTC]

what even is a vibe check? the newest millenial buzz?

[@fivesidedpixels4991]

DIOhydrogen Monoxide it’s not an actual trend or phenomenon, just a bit of internet absurdist humor it’s hard to explain, as the joke is that the word is literally meaningless

[@igneous061]

...me looks at sword/messer made out of 6mm flatbar, unbalanced, overweight, but still....mine....

[@Maupaci91]

@@RayTC from my experience of dealing with new generations it means to Slap the soul out of someone, like a evangelical reverend.

[@lance-biggums]

Some of the guards look goofy and awkward until you spend some time actually handling a longsword and realise most of them were developed to give you extra leverage and power, the hand closer to the pommel really acts like a fulcrum and that's where the speed and agility of the longsword comes from. For example the long tail guard looks at first glance like you're leaving yourself too open, but I believe its purpose is to leave room to develop momentum on the upswing, which gives you tremendous power. It looks open because you're inviting your opponent to thrust in, at which point you swing your sword to parry and/or counter, possibly hard enough to disarm your opponent if you parry his thrust with an upswing

[@ericward8459]

Good analysis.

[@skopernik]

They were also developed for people wearing armor. Without that strength and lever the thrust will simply do no harm.

[@jeffreycierniak8536]

Stances/guards such as this are also often to bait opponents into certain openings.

[@816pod3]

One point added: the long tail guard is also performed to hide the length of your blade, and it's effective because 1. you didn't have mass-produced weapons in Fiore's time; 2. your enemy might not even know your name before you two fought, not to say your sword.

[@matthewnanney2065]

It also isn't bad to look open when you really arent

[@basenightx1464]

1:16 why throw the pommel when you can throw the whole sword

[@ultrafaroecunt6014]

YEET the bitch

[@poetsrear]

End him absolutely rightly

[@basenightx1464]

@@poetsrear obliterate them rightly

[@nachoman2713]

@@morganrobinson8042 what if the sword were to throw the person?

[@combobulous7044]

*unscrews sword*

[@therealmattchainsaw]

Hi, I'm from the Philippines. I practice FMA (Filipino Martial Arts) for self-defense, and Kendo for sport. 🇵🇭🇯🇵 I agree that HEMA are demonstrated with focus on practicality. Defeat the opponent as quickly as possible, with the least amount of movement possible. Respect to all martial arts, and to all fellow martial artists.

[@Hopfolk]

I did a little Eskrima / Kalikali. Brutal :)

[@hans-christianbauer5947]

I love Eskrima. Very good and effective. Kinda hard to find teachers where I live, though.

[@krieger8825]

My favourite European sword is the messer. So many folk styled Asian martial arts trains with quarterstaff, mace like weapons and machete shaped swords preferably with hand guards

[@fujinofshadow]

I'm from Asia, and I love the culture of our people. I even take pride in our martial arts. But European Martial Arts is just so practical and simple, its beautiful.

[@polishherowitoldpilecki5521]

Adan Dangli I’m European and I love Asian culture. The tasty food and the philosophies of selflessness and kick ass martial arts. You guys also have a rich history of architecture and empires. Best Asian achievement would have to have been the creation of the Silk Road.

[@duende29]

I'm pretty sure Asia must have had systems like this, it's just that the influence of modern wushu films makes it so that if it isn't flashy then it's not worth researching.

[@lance-biggums]

That's pretty honorary of you

[@xCoNa14]

That's what Bruce Lee wanted to incorporate into his martial arts when he saw western fighting. Something that got lost in eastern martial arts over the years due to the fighting style being passed down was more of the "peasant" fighting style disguised more as a dance because commoners weren't allowed to practice the proper martial arts for warfare. That's why there's different kinds too.

[@joshualin5476]

Lots of sword fighting manuals from China were lost over, or destroyed in war. There are however a number of practical spear fighting manuals

[@redfaust8189]

I am impressed by how precision-oriented and yet brutal this is.

[@sirsamuelin]

Imagine how these were actually employed centuries ago. Duels could've been over in seconds. What a sight to behold!

[@neutronalchemist3241]

Back then there was a different attitude towards death. Death in itself was less important. It was a very mundane thing. But the motivations after it, and the way it happened were more.

[@stevengood1812]

World's Biggest Booty Hoes really

[@Alen725]

Neutron Alchemist Yeah you probably remember attitude towards death back then, sure.

[@Arcaryon]

@World's Biggest Booty Hoes well we are not talking about a battle, rather a spectacle for the masses. I bet they would have applauded for a fine duel.

[@GundamReviver]

imagine being a rich bugger that could afford a teach and or book like this. vs some poor shmuch with a sword. pay to win indeed!

[@Schopenhauer667]

I feel the urge to install Kingdome Come: Deliverance.

[@vagonnecmi536]

Can player do movements like these? If so, will buy the game.

[@Schopenhauer667]

@@vagonnecmi536 I would not go that far. Combat is good and aims to be realistic. It's a good single player. As for multiplayer check "Mordhau", (also it looks like the combat is way better.) Watch some videos

[@ILPYou]

@@vagonnecmi536 you can when you do a perfect block, but I believe the swordfighting in kingdom come follows the German tradition of swordfighting, not the Italian one.

[@vagonnecmi536]

@@ILPYou wil keep that in mind, thanks!

[@pariasdfg3966]

@@vagonnecmi536 Mordhau is game with best combat system so far.

[@Lord-of-Cats]

2:25 This is also known as the Two-Handed Obi-wan Guard.

[@Tartaro-mq3uj]

also know as the "Hello there" position

[@joshuablake4595]

Tártaro 2085 at which the correct corresponding stance is the "general kenobi" guard

[@pantherapardus1398]

@@joshuablake4595 Fun detail: In KOTOR, in the Revan flashback, Revan actually does that guard or something similar.

[@liamli9062]

this amazing video kept me hypnotized!! This is pure art and skill, I am really surprised!

[@akademiaszermierzy1105]

Thanks, nice to hear that!

[@poetsrear]

Yeah. With the natural location, music, costumes/gear and the editing including the original drawings, it's such an beautiful production value for 5:25 long video. Bravo!

[@ニュース番組て政府の感想]

_Kasuminokamae_ _kasuminokamae_ _kasuminokamae_ _kasuminokamae__kasuminokamae_ kasuminokamae_ in2:28 めっちゃすこ。

[@somekid7867]

now i can finally crush my friends when we sword fight with sticks

[@JRF1004]

Haha you and me both

[@atrocious_pr0xy]

my friend once choreographed an entire sword fight with a girl at a party. they spent a good hour practicing and then went at it. was actually awesome, especially since we were buzzed. i miss Crust Jerk..

[@rasferet]

get shinais, much better than sticks

[@myoptimumpride5178]

@@rasferet where i can buy that?

[@rasferet]

@@myoptimumpride5178 Any martial art supply

[@CrabRango]

Some of these techniques look cool enough that it baffles me knowing they don’t appear in movies more often

[@ismu34]

I'd like to see them mix it up a bit.....in film, European martial arts is usually just brutal hacking while Asian martial arts is all the fancy shit.

[@arminius504]

@@ismu34 yeah which is why so many people think that samurais where somehow more skilled than knights and katanas are the best swords while European swords are blunt and heavy (which is so dumb considering that Katanas with their thick blades are not even nimble/ light swords and a European longsword has a thinner blade and the point of balance is closer to the hand).

[@AverageAlien]

good luck convincing movie directors to train actors to fight properly when hardly anyone even notices

[@AverageAlien]

@chripian flopez lmfao which part of game of thrones do you think is authentic?

[@wowthungsten]

This makes all the sense in the world. You wouldn't hack away at someone for 10 minutes like you see in movies. This is the middle ages. There are no doctors worth speaking of. You're not there to tickle the other guy, you're playing for keeps. These are winning moves. Any of those blows landing will do major damage, you're not keeping that up for even 2 minutes. The man with the better technique is going to win it most of the time.

[@Bastardschwert]

You train 5 Years to survive 5seconds.

[@user-eb3rn8su8e]

Yes and swords was expensive and rare.

[@Michau940]

more like 10-15 years I think xD

[@Bastardschwert]

Yeah propably. @@Michau940

[@octaviogonzalezventura1919]

@@user-eb3rn8su8e not rare but expensive, specially for any commoner before the 15th or 16th century depending on the region

[@ezert_13]

Knowing this kind of thing exists makes me feel calm... It's absolutely beautiful...

[@Forodren_Ardhor]

It's the pure art. One wrong move, one wrong step or even the right move, but just a moment later - It's over. Also quite terrifying to think that one quick swing of a sword was a difference between life and death for man once.

[@dl666]

Those guys needs to be placed in Witcher netflix series choreography team :) Like really!!

[@SimicFishCrab]

But alas, we'll get some hollywood upstart modern dance instructor with no knowledge of historical martial arts instead

[@SimicFishCrab]

@Gilgamesh891 Hey don't diss the Zulus. They pretty cool. Check out the Battle of Isandlwana, it was one of the only times in history that the British Empire lost to the "natives".

[@riczinger1]

@@SimicFishCrab The witcher fighting style is dance-like on purpose. Not saying it's effective. Though spins with different weapons are a thing.

[@paweandonisgawralidisdobrz2522]

The man doing choreography for witcher netflix series is the same man who did for GoT

[@taiyoctopus2958]

More entertaining than half the stuff netflix slaps their brand on and funds... I'd watch it for sure.

[@Steverogers-s8k]

Noble art of swords. Forgotten by europeans civilizations, but still practiced by some people who are passioned by this pure art of combat. ⚔🔥

[@guachingman]

its coming back but in the lesser form of machete and the hordes of the moon saracens if you know what I mean.

[@mercistephens7325]

@@guachingman No dummy we don't know what you mean how about you say it with your chest

[@taz3810]

As Italian, is super cool reading the orignal names ... some of them are so ironic and funny! And you guys, you are superb! Bravi!

[@lobomobo6452]

Molto vero

[@sfesta]

Posta di donna destraza

[@TheWolfalpino]

when we say that almost all the good things comes from italy, we are not joking. they were spread trought the world by time.

[@patuskert9554]

With the evolution of firearms, martial arts of europe slowly died out. Thank you for bringing it back.

[@DarthScosha]

It became redundant on the battlefield. In sports, civilian combat and 'life or death' dueling it flourished.

[@alessiom3859]

After ww2 people started to forget our culture somehow

[@alessiom3859]

@Westward Wanderer they need to accept the past, not acting like pacifists while aggressively burning down their own flag, medias effects are scary

[@eingew]

@@alessiom3859 Pacifism kills.

[@OneBiasedOpinion]

More like the changing society and onset of state-funded and organized armies made this sort of thing obsolete. None of this stuff did much good against archers either, whether you were facing longbows or crossbows.

[@johnv5211]

Weebs: Hema lacks finesse Hema practitioner: hold my goblet.

[@callusklaus2413]

"NOOO, European swords are bulky and take an extremely strong man to wield them!" Mayer: "Hahaha, Feder go twirl spinny woosh"

[@omicroneridani7456]

What an exquisite and detailed homage to Fiore dei Liberi this video and these men represent. Furthermore, it's so fascinating to see the original illustrations come alive and spring into motion...

[@sernine9404]

す、すごーーーい！！西洋の本格的な武術を生きている間にこの目で見れるなんて！！しかも動きすごい！無駄が無く華麗で、受け流しからの斬り込み、この型の感じ、滑らかだし、体幹すごいし感動✨🥺

[@Ken_Jones]

Yes, western sword fighting was great. As eastern was too. I love Japanese Kenjutsu! Both styles are different, but that is because history in both Europe and Japan was different, there was a need for different styles. ❤️

[@swaythegod5812]

@@Ken_Jones​​⁠​​⁠​​⁠​​⁠ ​​⁠this is just the one bit of the Italian school at one point there was many different schools in many different country’s and many different styles since europe has most recorded battles in history makes sense they would have some best fighting styles but gunpowder and guns replaced skill and traditions unfortunately lead to dark of European material arts Also Hollywood movies never does western martial arts justice I just wish more people would do some research and see the rich history that goes all the way back to Rome Greece and even Egypt

[@FoardenotFord]

Fantastic - thank you for breaking down the guards and showing them alongside the manuscript. The costumes and music are a nice touch as well. Please keep up the good work!

[@noneshallknowmyname]

Ooohh i really like the fancy screen flash when there’s a parry. I just LOVE the sound of swords clashing

[@CKMmusician19]

This might be the most beautiful thing I've ever seen. Thank you for making this.

[@adm102401]

I love the detail of the crown representing the winner. It's a nice touch to the manuals

[@janbazil3900]

The crown is used to symbolize "The Master" in the original manuscript or in other words the one who performs the technique. Sometimes there is a follow up technique shown and the roles change. So although it is true that in this video it always is the winner, the original intent is a bit different.

[@myboringinvideo02]

Sometimes, when I feel upset, I come back to watch this video. For some reason, this video makes me feel stronger, self-confident and proud of my own path.

[@gaborfabian1239]

Im an uncurable military saber fencer of the italian/hungarian school, but daaaaaaaaaaamn...you made me want to learn longsword. These parry-riposte combos are so nice to watch, it sparks childlike joy inside.

[@234yh4]

What I find amazing is that each of these guards had to be developed and used by some guy. Just how crazy and experienced one had to be to come up with The Long Tail Guard or the Boar's Tusk. Astonishing knowledge and hardened guts.

[@kanubeenderman]

true, but they did have wooden swords and padding to train with in order to perfect the techniques

[@ominousblackknight]

Not quite. In his book Fiore said that his entire system was developed from various elements observed and taken from men at arms/knights he fought slongside during the italian and german wars he fought in his life, taking what worked and adding elements of his own, together with popular sword-fighting tradition which was custom for overall Europe and regional styles. These moves and guards have many analogies in German fencing and they were developed by many throughout the centuries.

[@sirnick12]

Tbh long tail comes naturallt, it is the "sword sheathed on the hip" position The one thing that to me is super unique in Fiore and feels extremely unnatural to come up with yourself after playing a bit with a sword has to be Bicorno. I absolutely love this guard, but coming up witg it had to take years upon years of experience due to how strange it even feels to hold

[@ominousblackknight]

@@sirnick12 i completely agree.

[@TheNorthlander]

"Realistic sword fighting is too subtle!" Nah.

[@Kintabl]

This sword fighting is not realistic depiction of battles in medieval times. This touch or tap with sword do jack shit against armor. This was just a game in theirs times. In battles you smash his head with a mace. Sword is useless against armor.

[@jonc8074]

@@Kintabl swords are for stabbing peasants in padded clothing, and chopping the arms and legs of common soldiers equipped with only a helmet or breastplate. knights you beat them up first and capture for ransom by threatening them with a rondel dagger. LOTR and Game of Thrones thinks you can stab through steel with steel.

[@baronprocrastination1722]

@@Kintabl not really. There's quite a lot of uses swords have against armor. Thrusts, for one, can be shoved in places where armor is weakest. Try stabbing between the joint with an axe, because that, I imagine, is quite difficult. And don't give me that shit about blunt weapons 'defeating' armor. They're not as reliant on the edge alignment or such, but it would still nonetheless be difficult to actually kill someone through blunt force alone. Incapacitate them, perhaps, but in a fight of life or death, you'll find yourself hard-pressed to knock them unconscious while they in turn try to do the same to you.

[@Kintabl]

@@baronprocrastination1722 Where is armor the weakest? This are very small spots. Yeah, good luck trying shoved sword into it. And target is also moving. With blunt weapons you just need a good hit and you do the damage.

[@baronprocrastination1722]

@@Kintabl where are they? Usually the joints, for plate armor, and maille is relatively easy to penetrate. As for fighting against an opponent, watch Pursuing the Knightly Arts, as they have quite a few videos on armored fighting, and how, while not easy, they manage to lunge a point where armor is weakest. They also have a few pollax vids as well. Edit: like I said, blunt weapons won't _kill_ your opponent. Only incapacitate them. And I have never said that swords were _better_ than weapons like pollaxes or halberds, but rather, they are useful sidearms for when you lose your main weapon.

[@КириллПоляков-г7ш]

That was an AMAZING piece of sword-fighting video! Your cameraman, director and fighters are superior and music is magical. Please, don’t make us wait 3 months again for the next video.

[@wackyiowa724]

I have never seen such beauty since when we first took Jerusalem

[@GabiN64]

"we"? you did nothing.

[@AetherXIV]

@@GabiN64 peasant individualist :) vs knight identitarian

[@AetherXIV]

@Percival Fallas Deus Vult!

[@JustDoIt12131]

@@AetherXIV Identitarian is a fancy word for "just because I want to be something, I think I'm that thing" It's just an illusion.

[@AetherXIV]

@@JustDoIt12131 Is the blood in my veins an illusion? Is my DNA test results showing I'm 100% European an illusion? Is my family tree stretching back to people who used the martial arts in this video an illusion?

[@supercoockie1]

i really enjoy this video. Everyone knows about Asian sword fighting, but few people are aware of how sophisticated European sword-arts can be too.

[@gentlemanzackp6591]

I praticed italian for 14 years, and i sparred with kendo and meyer stances they are all good. think rock paper scissors. it boils down gambling and reading their movements. VERY GOOD VIDEO

[@Whiskey_and_Steel]

That was amazing! The whole “To be continued” gives it the whole story arch feel

[@ivanovsd]

I love how clearly you can see the mechanics of battle. This dude really knew his stuff back in the day

[@leroy4320]

I loved that you guys included the techniques being used to counter polearms, it's kinda refreshing compared to constantly seeing sword on sword combat. Good shit

[@shor8959]

2:05 Sekiro taught our ancestors the Mikiri counter when he travelled west

[@adamkowalski208]

Przepiękna robota. Najlepsze kompendium działań mieczowych jakie widziałem. Plus za realizację i odtwórstwo 6+ prze wspaniały materiał. Powinni to obowiązkowo w szkołach pokazywać na historii, plus WF w praktyce :-) Aż miło popatrzeć że ktoś dba i odtwarza, tak profesjonalnie, dawne chlubne tradycje i sztuki walki europejskiej mieczem. Wielki plus dla chłopaków.

[@VelmiVelkiZrut]

That winding from bicorno towards the end was beautiful.

[@Tanstaaflitis]

Seeing i used with a reverse grip is really new info for me.

[@Natsumi666]

I saw someone from Poland using a saber, or two sabers (in a video, his partner was Sword's path), is that possible? it was nice. Btw those posses were not necessary XD

[@makanishu]

4:48 _It's Beautiful I've Looked At This For Five Hours Now_

[@MrAaassdd]

Thats the moment where the fire sparks came out 😎

[@johann296]

🔥🔥

[@ЕвгенийМетлев-щ9л]

Это пожалуй один из лучших роликов про упражнения на мечах! Великолепные навыки фехтования! Браво!

[@emjaiz]

I feel like playing the Witcher 3 again.

[@empie_1]

Damn, gave me that feeling too

[@Bald_Monkey]

I thought exactly the same thing haha. gonna go down, grab some breakfast and then play the witcher 3 again

[@empie_1]

Mansittingundertheweirwoodtree Enjoy!

[@crozraven]

Illuminati yeah man, though I wish the weapon combat system is more deep & diverse like Nioh. Wouldn't it amazing to have multiple combos, stances/form system, more weapons (sword, greatsword, dual wield, spear, polearm, mace, axe, & more). Which is kinda bummer when Witcher 1 has it but the combat is more on clicking things, LOL.

[@Overlord99762]

About the wepaons, Witchers are Swordsmen, masters of their craft which is being a hunter-tracker-swordsman, it wouldn't make much sense to have geralt walking around with a silver sword and a mace

[@TheGodTell]

Another masterpiece, thank you! can't wait for the next part guys

[@newschwarz]

I've watched this like 5 times already and it still is way too good

[@fine9375]

And every fantasy book just goes with "he held his sword out in from of him". Such a missed opportunity!

[@Tempusverum]

Fine “Princess Bride” is the only fantasy book that remotely mentions actual sword masters and techniques, and some of those are tongue in cheek

[@holiang6180]

Langenort every single time! Damn!

[@matthewnanney2065]

Most noobs feel safest that way

[@chris-il4qu]

Out infront could be long point "Long guard" which is a comfortable position and easy to describe to someone who isnt familiar with more intrinsic techniques of sword play.

[@8556732]

4:47 onwards has to be the most natural, skillful fencing I've seen so far on youtube

[@servo4970]

Many of these moves you will say, that "they are too much fancy" like the open window, but in reality a sword does not cut if you don't deliver a good strong blow, techniques like the open window, uses fisics in such a way that you deliver an intensely strong blow, enough to knock out an individual with a helmet.

[@IstoSipila]

Amazing, thank you! Your work is the best thing happened to the Fiore side of HEMA for years!

[@ericbishton2779]

In my small amount of experience with kenjitsu (Japanese sword), I notice more similarities than I would’ve expected. Makes sense though. Efficient killing and defending with a large blade leaves little room for style.

[@MohgwynDynasty]

And I'm still here, years after, waiting for the next chapter like a kid on Christmas' Eve.

[@mathm7401]

"Europeans had no martial arts and just bashed each other with dull swords"

[@NickRossi]

LOL!

[@Shodan141176able]

yes of course, 3000+ years of violent history, but no martial art, you are such a dumb asshole and you dont even have an idea what your are talking about...

[@dylanlandry4996]

@@Shodan141176able whose the dumbass here?

[@mememastodon69]

@@Shodan141176able Imagine being this stupid.

[@Shodan141176able]

@@dylanlandry4996 all those ppl claiming that europe has no martial arts...

[@Th0ughtf0rce]

I love how the crown is like Fiore's spoiler on who's the winner.

[@ДимаТыченок]

Wygląda bardzo ładnie Ktoś powie, że to zabawki dla dzieci, ale dla mnie to sztuka. Bracia, dobra robota.

[@duanescot]

Truly wonderful stuff to see, far more elegant than the nonsense we see in movies

[@kma3647]

It's a bit like fencing, honestly. Your armor offers some protection, but victory goes to the fighter with speed and initiative, because the blade is that deadly.

[@AverageAlien]

@@kma3647 Just like real life then

[@giftsvampen]

1:16 That better be a kill throw. Can i have my sword back please.

[@Hyptosis]

I imagine such a move would only be used in group combat or a battlefield, with allies around you or weapons laying about, etc.

[@giftsvampen]

The last desperate move before you leg it.

[@giftsvampen]

@@sirwinstondg Hehe

[@JustDoIt12131]

@@sullythefixer1 More effective but more sacrificed, as an unloaded rifle cannot shoot and a sword can always cut.

[@ПавелВолков-э9и]

It's not to kill, it's to distract and rush strike with aditional blade, or get in close if enemy has longer weapon than you.Try to use your brain for once.

[@fightforsurvive1894]

I'm an Indian I love our sword talwaar and it's techniques but after watch this I realized that you guys also good sword fight techniques ❤

[@nyanminhtun4852]

One year ago,this video made me to start the studying about fencing.Now,I become a good fencer.Thanks.

[@IronGateSwordfighting]

Absolutely fantastic work once again! You are an asset to the Fiore world! Much respect!

[@ovsaturnus7160]

I watch these chapters at least once a month because I can't get enough of the the technique beautifully displayed.

[@lostpockets2227]

KZbin 2017: nope KZbin 2018: nah KZbin 2019: *now* is the time

[@unusualbydefault]

yeah right? I'm watching shit like this for ages and just NOW youtube decides "hey, maybe he wants to see this awesome video too?" god damn it

[@kirwitch8236]

This format is so lazy and dumb

[@ASouza-ut9kb]

Yes I'm from Brazil and uses YT since 2005 and only now YT give cool videos.

[@koloblican11763]

Same, Lost. Wtf lol

[@faouzibadi6761]

Hhh

[@KuchniaKwasiora]

Świetna robota, zacny film !

[@zekeodima3708]

Actually this is just amazing. I can learn so much from stopping this and watching it multiple time. And just practicing this with a blade. Thanks for this video!

[@lostpockets2227]

*when youtube recommendations be on point* 👍

[@gregbeeman2077]

Exceptional, I can see countless hours of study and practice behind these demonstrations. Bravo.

[@NAVI-dw7xe]

You know it's legit when you don't need any flashy moves or over the top flourishes and slashes. Just Quick, decisive strikes that ends the fight immediately. Amazing, This is so fun and interesting to watch! Ah!

[@kaneda7368]

I feel like this is super similar to self defense demonstrations though, where the guy attacking is letting himself be taken down easily by the master. I’m no expert but it did seem to me in many of these demonstrations that the guy was just waiting for stuff to happen. “Oh yeah I’ll wait for him to grab my arms.” “Oh I’ll wait for him to reach to my sword” He’s facilitating these moves a lot, in a real duel where you could painfully lose your life I don’t know if any of these moves would be as effective as they’re shown to be in this video.

[@atom8248]

@@kaneda7368 I've had exchanges that look like this and I don't even practice the same system (Meyer from the late 16th century). What in this video is even "secret move" or "bullshido"? Most of it is, parry, cut. Displace opponents blade, thrust. Some of the techniques are just an attack, "just lunge". Sure it's a demonstration of technique so it's pretty clean and a bit slowed down but none of this is super extravagant or crazy (except for archers guard lol). Look at high level longsword sparring and you'll see a lot of shit that looks kinda like this.

[@SSPspaz]

This amazing display reinforces my belief that firearms (as "uncivilized" as they are) truly are the great equalizer. Anyone with a firearm can be a legitimate threat with relatively little training regardless of their size, strength or skill. However, historically-speaking, a well-trained, well-armed and armored knight or man-at-arms would've been practically invulnerable to an untrained peasant with a pitchfork. Is it mere coincidence that the decline of feudal society and rise of democracies/republics somewhat correlates to the rise of firearms?

[@drno87]

Feudalism was followed by the age of absolute monarchy. The more immediate effect of gunpowder was artillery, which hurt the nobility to the benefit of a centralized government. Once the musket became cheap enough to distribute to the masses, however...

[@AverageAlien]

Yeah. And still, military forces primarily consist of healthy strong men, because, let's be honest here...

[@SSPspaz]

@@AverageAlien, of course militaries are still full of primarily strong, healthy males, or at least those involved in combat operations are. But that's because of the need to maneuver quickly, cover long distances, carry heavy loads, etc. It has nothing to do with needing to be strong, healthy or male to manipulate a firearm.

[@AverageAlien]

@@SSPspaz Yep. True. Although some may say proficiency with a firearm....some may say. Not me of course.

[@SSPspaz]

@@drno87, fair enough, although I think that is splitting hairs to a degree. When I referred to feudalism, I was speaking generally about a highly stratified society of monarchs, greater lords, lesser lords, peasantry, etc., all of which persisted into the age of absolute monarchy and European imperialism. Perhaps the nobility were reigned in more as the monarchies became more powerful and centralized (largely due to artillery as you correctly stated). But interestingly enough, the trajectory of firearms becoming smaller, man-portable, and more affordable, also coincided with developments like the printing press, increased literacy, the Reformation and eventually the Enlightenment. All of these things worked in concert to empower the sovereign individual in an unprecedented way.

[@hunter.1]

I love Hema. I wish i could pratice. Greetings from Brazil.

[@slumb3rg72]

i am 13 and im super intrested in sword fighting and this has opened my eyes and i have been training and fighting for fun for 4 years or so. u guys are super good sword fighters

[@jollyleprechaun5436]

Nice to see this hit a general audience outside of HEMA. We need to get more people into the art.

[@UNKN0WN_1]

Nareszcie, ktoś zaznał prawdziwej sztuki. Dobra prezentacja i wykonanie też Gratulacje. Ja od 1993 się tym bawiłem, a teraz miecze po ścianach wiszą a książki kurz zbierają Nie mam z kim ćwiczyć. Piękna zabawa odkrywanie i zastosowanie tych umiejętności, niesamowite jak nagle w potyczce nabierają sensu. Tak przy okazji to dopiero teraz przewinęliście się przez mój yt. Super, Trzymajcie się, Powodzenia. Dobra Robota ⚔

[@nicolag5254]

It should be at the Olympic Games Nice to see so many people still read this book Great video, thanks for sharing it!

[@sweetie4915]

Gentleman, you can protect me any day of the week. God Bless you and your mighty sword!

[@back2paranormal]

Glad I was born in these times, with my coordination skills I would have been chopped to pieces before I'd even got sword out lol.

[@AverageAlien]

luckily you would never have been a king or a knight so no worries

[@yungchangsta]

Just imagine a big tough bad guy that killed your father in a fantasy movie. Then he starts using fantasy moves, but the main character is practical and just stabs him

[@guythatstillusespocketwatc3145]

These techniques were real and authentic from ancient manuscripts about sword fighting

[@punic4045]

@@djyoda974 I think he means the main character uses these moves, the practical ones, and kills him

[@Fex.]

Long martial arts history here. What's really interesting to me is that majority of these stances are based on the core principle of guarding the centerline and controlling it. The few which have weapons raised are essentially "spring stances", where you have a tension built up that you can explode as an attack.

[@minhcontant8944]

1:17 "I call this one "The Yeet""

[@professionalsimpdestroyer4135]

Underrated

[@LS-wd1jh]

Thank you guys for making this part of History so fascinating and accessible to the world.

[@pyjamakid3982]

@ 2:37 i love ur footwork, its simple but very graceful and well timed with the counter.

[@cendark]

still watching this still loving this

[@Adrian-ht5bx]

Me to😂

[@Andriy_Ovramets]

Awesome and realistic reconstruction of swordsmanship! No nonsence techniques, all the right moves.

[@lostpockets2227]

Nobody: KZbin: Check out these amazing swordsmen dueling poses

[@mrnoob2730]

U can't say they're not amazing!

[@oscaralbertoguerreroadames8548]

So no one could say European Mastial Arts doents exist 🗡🏹🛡

[@oscaralbertoguerreroadames8548]

Samuel Kováč some people who thinks only asians practice karate or kung fu like yankee movies orthe clasics (cliche) samurai

[@xcicciobox932]

They wrong. Even boxing is a ancient fighting system.

[@lukakostadinovic9792]

Wrestling (greece) Pugilism (england) Pankration (sparta) Gladiatoria (westerm roman empire) Hoplomachia (eastern roman empire) Jousting (?) And many more...

[@antoinepichon1426]

@@lukakostadinovic9792 very great sports

[@jovanjorgovan23]

Well, Europeans have the useful ones...

[@thestutteringspartan5155]

As someone that mainly studies German longsword, seeing some of the crossover techniques is delightful. Gives me a feeling of what works universally vs what may be more situationally dependent. Great video!

[@HirilElfwraith]

It's interesting to see how the Italian guards differ from the German guards!

[@CorSerpentiss]

Finally some justice for poor, old, misunderstood Maestro Fiore: a dynamic fencing system which is as practically sound as the latest interpretations of KDF, very effective AND consonant with the sources. Keep up the good work! :D

[@ISAFSoldier]

Dang Fioreist ;)

[@-smp-scientificmethodpersp838]

I've watched this so many times just to enjoy the music and analyse the techniques

[@fredricksickelbower9431]

It convinced me . An untrained sowards man Fighting a trained Swordsman . Would be a short fight.

[@gargarbad6047]

2 seconds fight

[@koloblican11763]

Using these techniques I have fought three unskilled opponents at once. It was... laughably fast.

[@koloblican11763]

@@Is_it_p Omewa... Seriously though, it's very fun fighting unskilled opponants, cause then they want to learn! :D

[@jasontipton8430]

1 second fight

[@lkvideos7181]

There is one issue though, and that's the matter of predictability. A trained swordsman would rather prefer to fight another trained swordsman, than someone who is completly unpredictable. But yeah, generaly speaking, you are right.

[@sahayeltricoche8214]

Very nice for practising, thank you! :D But this is the second time you do that cliffhanger by putting Alan in a bush...i'm so hurry to see what happen next!

[@thebeautyofnature3616]

sometimes i watch the fights ... sometimes i just come back for the music. thank you :)

[@jorgejohnson875]

the music is "linden so grön" by estampie if you were wondering

[@ArDroNaut]

I'm living for these Legend of Zelda grunts

[@dunbar555]

these videos should make western people proud of their history and culture

[@johnrambo5795]

What why?

[@ziinx5899]

Sadly, most are brainwashed with white guilt.

[@ziinx5899]

@@johnrambo5795 Every other culture and race is proud of their history. So the question I ask you is why not?

[@johnrambo5795]

@@ziinx5899 because there is no benefit in doing so.

[@ziinx5899]

@@johnrambo5795 I feel bad for you. The marxist machine is trying to make everyone uniform. Your ancestors would certainly be ashamed of you.

[@dr.dmitry.sokolov]

Binden at 4:48 is ABSOLUTELY AMAZING! This video has been in my top for... 6 years ))) Thank you very much, guys!

[@CardinalKaos]

I see sooooooo many similarities between this and the Japanese swords arts like iaijutsu, kenjutsu and kendo Really top notch style here

[@alufimmorah]

The techniques are all pretty similar because it's what works. In a swordfight the best move is always the one that incapacitates your opponent as efficiently as possible, and that doesn't change no matter where in the world you happen to be.

[@sirxarounthefrenchy7773]

Yes that's different, in japanese martial arts the "tsuba" , the equivalent of the guard, is just a defensive tool to protect your hand when the opponent's blade just fall to your hand, you don't use it to stuck your opponent's blade.

[@adenyang4398]

There are Japanese styles that do bind a lot more than others. At least in Maniwa Nen ryu, they specifically have techniques where they use the tsuba to trap an enemy's blade. Not as extensively as Liechtenauer, but still. Fiore and other Italian schools don't seem to do all that much tight binding and winding moves either to be honest. It would be rather interesting to see Fiore Longsworders fence using swords with disc-guards. (I honestly think they would do rather well).

[@adenyang4398]

I suppose it really depends on the individual. Almost every Fioreist mentions that the distinguishing feature between them and German schools is that they don't emphasize winding as much. I've come across 1 person who practice Fiore and 2 with a Bolognese background, and had them train with bokkens w/ disc guards. Perfectly fine transitions, and they fenced quite proficiently. Didn't get their arms/hands sliced up, parries and blocks were good too. But they all emphasized moving in and out of range along with snapping cuts that was shown in this video. As opposed to the close and tight winding moves commonly associated with German schools.

[@jwgoon]

@@adenyang4398 I saw Maniwa Nen Ryu's demonstration. They have a rather strange footwork in place I must say. But the ryu has a superb reputation of having very deadly swordsmen. From what I heard, one of the 47 Ronin was a Maniwa Nen Ryu exponent but I'm not sure if its true or not.

[@FedericoMalagutti]

Good video, as always :)

[@rin-101]

This is the most legit sword sparring videos i have watched in youtube... most of the vids out there seems awkward, but this one was so fluid and felt natural

[@Taka1HR]

What I read as the "Wrath Guard" from a German treaty in this case is named the "High Guard of The Lady". Guess the Italians have really scary women.

[@themanformerlyknownascomme777]

Wrath guard is a little more lax, they are different

[@Taka1HR]

@@themanformerlyknownascomme777 Why I do thank you for your clarification. I'll try to research some more and see the difference from there.

[@evangelosnikitopoulos]

In Greek its called the "Wrath of God"