Cool/Difficult Longsword Combinations

In this video, we go over some of the cooler longsword combinations that instructors Julian and Steve have managed to pull off during sparring
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[@orsettomorbido]

I'm always shocked by how fast all the movements are in a real fight. You did and excelent job at portrait all those col combinations!

[@quercusalba5544]

Loving these more advanced videos, guys! There's so little technique breakdown like this beyond the beginner level on KZbin.

[@Sareth94]

really interesting! It's nice to see all the fancy master strikes and cuts in actual use while explained! Much better than isolated drills or sparring slow-mo's! (those are still awesome, but these are much more educational for people trying to see the structure behind the sparring excerpst.)

[@rye-bread5236]

This is so cool. I want to see this in movies not spinning shit and having a shield but never using it while repeating overhead strikes.

[@aldor9357]

Should you level up your DEX to do that?

[@BloodandIronHEMA]

Couldn't hurt

[@antonegorov7294]

Fencing: Longsword skill should be upgraded.

[@luna_moon6662]

I would also add a few points into perception as well

[@eliomernk7058]

I need +4 in insight to even understand and learn these moves, they are so complicated (And sick!)

[@eldarion5919]

I especially liked that these techniques are really simple and still amazing and cool just as you said. Nice vid!

[@kieranlock3070]

Guys , cracking vid! I know it comes with practise, but the abillity to map out those moves in actual combat is so daunting. But man i wana try it haha

[@StarBoundFables]

Cool combos, thanks for sharing these 🙏🏼

[@KnightSquire]

That first one should technically end with a hadouken...

[@silentkiller2mm]

And then, according to the Knightly Codex as described by Girolamo Cavalcabo, proceed to teabag the slain enemy.

[@Scottish-Batman]

V classy as always you guys ^^ keep em coming!

[@cereal7966]

For honor has taught me all I need to know

[@richardchoongmingslater6100]

Wow, very advanced stuff. Love watching you guys, you give the best most straightforward demonstrations and advice. Quick question, what is the dutiren/dpyuteren cut? Is it like a false edge overhand cut?

[@afinoxi]

_BUT DONT TELL ANY1 YOU LEVELED THAT UP_

[@kingkale8825]

That was awesome

[@kingkale8825]

I will study this and become a master of VR combat

[@michaelspyrou1784]

perfect.thanks

[@eulenspiegel6689]

More of this 😜!

[@schishne7546]

the slow motion ones are very nice for drawing

[@MPPRODUCTIONSger]

Are these combos specific plays from historical texts? The last one Julien shows seems very similar to Meyer's 7.r1 from the 1568 Art of combat - the first one reminded initially of some Mair plays but turned more Meyer like in the end... Maybe it was just the way it was presented that reminded me of Mair. Fantastic video as always guys! Really cool to see some more new faces aswell! Looking forward to the next one!

[@HEMASimian]

haha there's definitely a *lot* of Meyer in there :)

[@mharpold128]

Ah the italian longsword technique. Now lets see some german pommel smashing, cross guard grinding, throat punching glory.

[@iamscoutstfu]

Oberhau-> single time parry with schielhau!

[@bebelabs1233]

Thank you very much, I can finally beat Fatalis

[@Arkion]

Gah. You guys make me want to move to Vancouver.

[@thelonerider5644]

It's funny but we tried something like that first combo at the local sword club recently. I didn't look nearly as smooth attempting it tho lol!

[@Gaming4ever-pd7jv]

The edge pointing toward you is the true edge, so on the last combo did you mean block with the true edge?

[@SemperIratusGaming]

No hate for his swordwork, but any time I picture Harold Lauder while reading The Stand, it's Julian my mind's eye supplies. Sorry, mate.

[@jeremywatson9129]

who made those feders?

[@ARR0WMANC3R]

Yay Meyerrrrrr!

[@TonyDragonsNava]

Hello brothers good video I want to see you soon

[@percivalconcord9209]

So is the first combination called a double doubling?

[@tobiashartl2759]

I don't really see the purpose of the Zwerhau in the second combination. To my eyes, at that measure after wrenching the sword around and taking the center line wouldn't it be easier to simply stab towards the throat rather than Zwerch? From my own experience in sparring I don't really think he would have time to react before your point slams into his throat and breaks his structure with your whole body weight behind it.

[@funkytownjedi]

😎👑

[@scottmacgregor3444]

Maybe some day, like a year or two. But some day.

[@HEMASimian]

Time is the greatest of teachers

[@scottmacgregor3444]

@@HEMASimian I do kind of giggle because secretly, deep down inside, everyone thinks they might be "the one." Yoy know, that guy who somehow masters the skill faster than everyone else and has all the natural talent/aptitude. I even had that sort of "what if" thought in the back of my head, even though I knew logically that wouldn't be the case. No substitute for training and experience. Even Michael Jordan and Wayne Gretzky worked their heinnies off to get them skills.

[@Nero-ho6gt]

2:25 Not enough Poise... Havel's Set recommended.

[@Papuaani]

Blondiron martial arts eh?

[@googleuser2016]

The problem with most of the combos is that nobody experienced actually parries passively fully in Nach without trying to thread, like that cooperative opponent shown here. Instead while hoping for a studied combo against parries, you will have the Ort (Tip) somewhere in your face. Nobody parries because "Wer Hieben nachgeht, darf sich seiner Kunst wenig erfreuen.". Better try to attack openings, feel, defend Indes, wind, "parry" with Pflug or Ochs, bind strong in langort or counter strike with the same attack and so on. Everything but don't simply parry. Parry reposte is more for weapons that must commit to strikes, like one handed with far out point of balance.

[@googleuser2016]

By the way. Nothing to say against the technical representation of the attacker. It looks very smooth. Just that I wonder if these things work against an advanced opponent. He will defend way more dangerous for the combo throwing guy.

[@michaelwayneshepard5890]

tais flipando

[@jonathanluhmann1090]

nice video and first comment!!

[@000000AEA000000]

sorry guys.. but for 1:28 to work, your opponent has to be a total idiot. usually this should be a double hit. his hands ARE free. your attack is low... youre standing close, his blade is over you = both hit

[@calvinosaurus4514]

It works if you sidestep to the left as soon as he tries to parry the zwerch. That way his counterattack misses or he is hit before he can readjust and you can parry his afterblow.

[@christowers7307]

Look at it at speed, he gets well out of the way. His sidestep to the left puts him plenty clear of danger. And in a fight, mistakes happen lol, it's pretty speedy.

[@spicketspaghet7773]

Agree. Anyone will take the double to the head. A single sidestep never is enough to dodge any cut, not without the blade as insurance. Also, against an opponent, they'd likely try to get the thrust into your neck when you simply GIVE them center with that "teardrop" wind. I'd just go straight to Window and thrust the face from there.

[@HillardEarl]

That is not it!