Learn Sword Fighting - Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

[@chiangedison8080]

Sword fighting is a way to learn to keep a meter and a half distance. Trust me I learnt it the hard way

[@andanotherpizza]

Love the videos! And your sense of humor as well

[@radioactiveassassin5218]

There's so much snapping in this video Thanos would get PTSD if he watched it.

[@RD-kg5zt]

Eure Videos haben mir sehr geholfen beim Umgang mit dem Schwert vielen Dank😊❤️

[@federicobriatore4967]

I love your videos! Great job, by a left-handed one. So glad you took us in consideration

[@mischiefhexagond3201]

I've been waiting for a new video, finally...!

[@stanswan6184]

Just discovered your channel and really enjoy your videos and teaching.

[@4Core100]

You really enjoy making these videos :D Keep it up

[@Thatonedude227]

On women fencing: I have been absolutely creamed by a woman twice my age and half my height. Skill matters more than gender, age, or size. Granted, if you fight someone taller and stronger but equally skilled as you, your chances do go down but that doesn’t mean it still isn’t fun!

[@Nova-Solaris]

2:15 So... Are you telling me that a sword can weight as little as 1.5Kg? That's insane. I thought swords were much heavier. 🤯

[@andrewprahst2529]

Hollywood movies brainwash you to think swords are heavy an cumbersome

[@martinweiss2955]

How can something so light punch through plate?

[@TheFutureDothDream]

4:28 that sounded heavenly for a parry.

[@1Aldreth]

Habt Ihr noch Pläne die angekündigten Videos über den gerüsteten Kampf mit Mordaxt zu veröffentlichen? Darauf freue ich mich schon, seit dem letzten Halbstangen Video.:-)

[@Dreynschlag]

Hallo! Ja, wir verfolgen dieses Projekt weiterhin. Ich kann aber noch nicht sagen, wann wir es umsetzen können. Die nächsten Videos werden jedenfalls noch ein anderes Thema haben. Aber wir bleiben dran!

[@1Aldreth]

@@Dreynschlag Das freut mich zu hören. Bin gespannt was als nächstes kommt. :-)

[@giovannic4522]

thank you so much guys, I 've learnt a lot from you, both longswords and quaterstaff, glad to have you back, do you have other plans for video tutorials in the future, say, messer? Also, about the "edge to edge" question, it is quite interesting coz I have a friend who practice Japanese Katana, and he told me that in the Japanese historical Kendo, they never use edge against edge in order to protect the blade, does this mean that a long sword is easier to be constructed than a Katana, (in the medieval context of course)?

[@Dreynschlag]

hi, glad you like our videos! Regarding the weapons: Unfortunately we don't have experience with katanas, so we are not qualified to compare these with the longsword. Messer might be an option in the distant future, however for now we have other plans. Stay tuned... ;)

[@jwrine3631]

Due to the hardening process, the katana has I slightly harder edge on average, making it more prone to chipping. Perhaps that has something to do with it? (Just a theory, I have done little research on this subject)

[@violecranell]

Can you use a long sword with a single hand effectively? I know that a short sword is probably better to use if you use a one hand, but what if you wanted to use your other hand to grab something else like a shield, dagger, or maybe another long sword to duel wield (I'm assuming that a long sword isn't very heavy).

[@Dreynschlag]

Generally speaking: No. You lack control and speed when wielding a long sword with one hand. There are, however, types of swords that can be wielded with one or two hands. If this topic interests you, search for "Oakeshott Typology".

[@violecranell]

@@Dreynschlag Thanks

[@AndrzejGieraltCreative]

Excellent! Are more videos about swordfighting on the way?

[@gregorsuchentrunk388]

Yes they are on the way

[@AndrzejGieraltCreative]

@@gregorsuchentrunk388 Very exciting! I'm looking forward to it. Some friends and I have begun to practice the plays you showed in your previous longsword series. Thank you for this wonderful free resource!

[@helojoe92]

First! Great video! Does this mark the beginning of a new tutorial season? :D

[@Dreynschlag]

Yes, we'll be back ;) More vids will come soon.

[@jccubing6265]

What is the wrong edge of the blade?

[@AnthonyCruz-gk2vt]

Hi! I am actually curious about some thing I found out that is it true that there are eight angles that you have strike a person with a sword so why is it that you can almost hit someone in the legs? What drills should I practice or do when I’m doing swordsmanship and learn how to sword fight by myself when I don’t have someone to train with? Please contact me back when you have a chance. Have a good day!

[@queenteam8184]

Question, can a right-handed fencer practice with a left-handed fencer?

[@dorriscrawford6901]

Is there any sword that can oinatrate armor

[@playingsomegameandhavingso5520]

The revenge of gedi here

[@mimielleuse]

I have one question for you, I have a spine disability (heavy lifting and repeated hyperextensions are a no) can I still do HEMA, mainly rapier ?

[@Dreynschlag]

Hello! I'm sorry, but I'm afraid I can't answer this question. I think the best solution would be to try it very carefully and see how your body reacts to the strain.

[@mimielleuse]

@@Dreynschlag sounds reasonable, thanks

[@sabelfechter7136]

Rapier is extremly straining due to weight and stance, often more than Longsword. Smallsword would be a really good option, and a lot of fun. Its like Rapier just lighter and shorter, also the stance is not as extremly leaned forward.

[@half.blight]

What is the practical application of HEMA?

[@HannoHupmann]

Like every sport, HEMA helps with health and with its complex movement patterns to develop a good body feeling. The associated need to concentrate on one thing can promote concentration and is comparable to meditation, only better suited for people who cannot or do not want to sit still.

[@iErikHeaven]

My question: Is Zoro's three-sword-style possible in real life, and if somehow you would master it, will it be more effective that one or two swords?

[@Dreynschlag]

Haha, awesome question, that's a first. ;) No, his style would not work, since holding the sword with your mouth is a great style in anime, however in RL unfortunately less than practical. There are a couple of styles out there, that work with two weapons. Mostly tools with diferent lengths - rapier and dagger, sword and buckler. Or in eastern martial arts wakizashi and katana. On top of my head I only know one style, that works with 3 weapons fluently - a roman retiarius, a gladiator type that works with net, trident and dagger. Out of own experience - you sometimes have all three weapons at hand.

[@eulenspiegel6689]

Moin Zunächst möchte ich mich für die hilfreichen Videos bei euch bedanken, sie hatten mir in der Vergangenheit sehr bei meinen Training geholfen. Wenn ihr es gestattet hätte ich eine Frage. Ich beschäftige mich seit einiger Zeit mit dem Stück vom Krieg nach Peter von Danzig, wie es von Dierk Hagedorn in der Handschrift 44A8 erläutert wird. Wie würdet ihr diesen Text vom Krieg interpretieren? Hier der Text: Was der Krieg oben nimmt, unten wird er beschämt Und den treibe also: Wenn Du mit dem Zornhau einhaust, sobald er dann versetzt, so fahre voll auf mit Deinen Armen und winde ihm den Ort am Schwert oben ein zur oberen Blöße (auf) seiner linken Seite. Setzt er den oberen Stich ab, so bleibe also stehen in dem Winden, mit dem Gehilz vor Deinem Haupt und lass den Ort nieder sinken zu seiner linken Seite. Folgt er dann mit der Versatzung Deinem Schwert nach, so suche mit Deinem Ort die unteren Blößen seiner rechten Seite. Folgt er dann weiterhin mit der Versatzung Deinem Schwert nach, so fahre auf mit dem Schwert auf Deine linke Seite und hänge ihm den Ort oben ein zur obe- ren Blöße seiner rechten Seite. So wird er mit dem Krieg oben und unten beschämt, wenn Du ihn so richtig treibst. (Ich zerbreche mir schon eine Zeit lang den Kopf über den korrekten Ablauf und wäre euch dankbar wenn ihr mal ein Video machen könntet, sofern es eure Zeit zulässt) Grüße an alle HEMA Freunde

[@Dreynschlag]

Hallo! Freut uns, dass dir unsere Videos geholfen haben! Die Textstelle beschreibt das Winden zu den oberen und unteren Blößen (hier nach dem Zornhau). Vom Winden spricht man, wenn man im Klingenkontakt versucht, mit Hilfe von Stärke und Schwäche eine Blöße des Gegners anzugreifen. Ich weiß nicht, wie ich dir die Bewegung hier verständlich erklären kann... Am besten suchst du dir ein Video zum Winden, dann wird das Konzept sicher klar und damit auch die hier beschriebene Abfolge. Ich hoffe, das hilft dir weiter.

[@boredanesthesiologist7673]

Could you show us some shield and sword techniques one day? I'd be very grateful.

[@Dreynschlag]

Thanks for you interest in our videos mate! :) Unfortunately shield fighting is not our expertise. We sometimes play around with bucklers (small shields used until the renaissance), however it is not our main focus.

[@boredanesthesiologist7673]

@@Dreynschlag I'm sorry to hear that. I could use it in a reenactment. Your longsword techniques are precious for me. I really enjoy watching your channel :)

[@mayim22]

Why not sharpen your sword if it has been dented from extensive use?

[@andrewprahst2529]

2:08 Hot

[@TheGreenTaco999]

0:07 DoN'T PuT ThE SwORD LikE THAT YOU'll RuIn IT!

[@martinweiss2955]

Women are dangerous in fencing, they know that strength is inferior to proper technique. I got alot of bruises that way.