Learn Sword Fighting 2: The Zornhau

Welcome to our sword fighting tutorial for beginners. We will show you the basics of medieval european swordsmanship. Let's continue with a defense against the strike from above: the "Zornhau-Ort" or "wrath hew".
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[@deonbester3610]

When I was little, I always wished I would become a sword fighter. I started watching your vids, and now my wish is starting to be fulfilled. Please, continue?

[@MassiveW1ll]

Deon Bester i would like to know, how is it going

[@RavenBrooky]

I'm already a sword fighter today😅😂

[@RavenBrooky]

Hope u follow ur dreams!

[@thenarrator9000]

Same

[@kasullivan1976]

When I practice with a toy lightsaber since birth -~-

[@babubabbb]

awesome videos. i'm writing fantasy novel and this helped me a lot :D thank you! 💕

[@Dreynschlag]

glad we could help! Good luck with your novel. :)

[@babubabbb]

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[@spsmlsk]

What novel tell me

[@babubabbb]

@@spsmlsk i actually already gave it up lol 😂 it was kinda bad written, but the idea was good so maybe one day i'll come back to it

[@nbdmichael]

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[@AstralS7orm]

All those poor poor killed cabbages. At least there will be good soup. ;)

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cabbage lives matter

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Cabbage rolls for everyone!

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*MY CABBAGES*

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[@Jobvdschouw]

this place is worse than Omashu :(

[@joshuapotts6361]

These videos are so helpful. I remember in fencing class which I used to do, the demonstrations were quick and not described. Seeing each of the movements and why you do them is super helpful

[@Dreynschlag]

glad you liked it! :)

[@themarkedone715]

#CabbageLivesMatter

[@khaleelmitha2814]

Lol

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Watch out there will be irl riots aha

[@VocaloidThalia]

So YOU'RE the cabbage merchant of the earth kingdom!

[@4Core100]

This aged well

[@MohammadAli-cu4rm]

This hits different in 2020

[@angellove081]

More of these, please! I love your training videos.

[@Dreynschlag]

thanks! we are glad you like them.

[@kronoscamron7412]

yes , I agree they are awesome, thank you Dreynschlag.

[@Dreynschlag]

thanks! and you are welcome.

[@khangnguyenhuu2814]

@@Dreynschlag Are you still making videos ? I really love them !

[@secretname2670]

Im bio-engineering myself to become a physically and mentally perfect knight, I reckon this is a good place to start learning the fencing part of the job

[@Toxic-fx9jm]

The fact that im a mere child and i found my grandmothers blade and now im learning how to use it so huge thanks to you

[@thepwntrain3230]

Very helpful I got a long sword from the renaissance festival and I want to know how to use it

[@jodiefeehan519]

I love this channel I’m into medieval swords and I’m buying one with my Christmas money and leaning these attack’s and defences is cool

[@theoneandonlyjim902]

I'm learning these for self defense. Theoretically, these can work with items _shaped_ like a sword, and so far, it's worked wonders.

[@clydoscope5841]

This really helped me with reference to draw some fight scenes, and it's much better cause I will know how the movements are made

[@doccharley1]

Grosses Kompliment! So ein kurzes Video, so eine treffende Erklärung zum Zornhau-Ort, hab ich so hier auf der Tube noch nicht gesehen. Das Wesentliche kurz und prägnant dargestellt. Bin ja eh Dreynschlag-Fan :-)

[@Dreynschlag]

+doccharley1 Vielen Dank! Freut uns, wenns gefällt und weiterhilft!

[@south-jq4496]

another skill to learn terrific

[@taylorahern3755]

Fantastic Demonstration (SUPERB)💯💯💯👍👍👍 Definitely this series of badass techniques that are effectively capable in fending off, swiftly parrying & defeating an attack by an expert in Japanese Katana Swordfighting (via slick & deft exploitation of a savage Katana attack). Very impressive (of the time period 1450-1600??)👍👍👍

[@deathscythe1173]

this is cool i really like sword fighting and tv shows with swords and knights plus i always thought it be cool to learn how to use a sword

[@Giagantus]

Cool and nice. Please continue !

[@BS-bd5uq]

Great video! Would Zornhau work on montantes' as well? I suppose montantes are similar to longswords to some extent, but it seems that historical masters of montante didn't mention similar techniques like Zornhau...

[@Dreynschlag]

Hi and thanks! Unfortunately I don't have a lot of experience with the montante as we focus on the german tradition. I suppose it might work but you typically don't seek the bind with a montate. Btw you might find the montante videos from (for example) Ton Puey or Matt Galas interesting.

[@marceloferrari4242]

Gostaria de assistir uma instrução com espada curta,ótimo vídeo,como sempre nota 💯

[@Dreynschlag]

Confira o canal do nosso bom amigo Ikka: kzbin.info?pbjreload=10

[@gcsinclaire1325]

I love your videos! Thank you! I am using a couple VR programs to practice :)

[@mooresonthemove1637]

Please tell me what you are using!

[@JackieJack_]

Great form bro

[@thy_precious_catto1065]

What if your opponent is attacking in a direction other than the direction shown? How will I preform the basic counter-attack shown for a swing in a different direction than shown?

[@Adventureruler]

I love that outro! :D

[@tak9384]

hello from Taiwan, thx for the awesome video:-)

[@gregorsuchentrunk388]

You are welcome

[@wimpiedreams7694]

Thanks a lot! Why do you have to turn the sword horizontally during the thrust?

[@Absinthethefennecfox]

So I'm new to sword fighting and I'm a bigger guy. Is there a particular stance/sword/style I should focus on. I face a lot of fencers and this hitting my hands crap for points is getting so old.

[@NigelXW]

Brutal!

[@justintodd5145]

If the opponent was using a forward pushing force as well. Would that stop the forward thrust of attacker?

[@anotherOneMore7]

Are the lesson swords dull and designed for human practice? If so where did you get these particular swords. I like them better than what i currently have.

[@kronoscamron7412]

subscribed. awesome channel please keep it up.

[@Dreynschlag]

Thanks for your feedback! we had to take a short break during summer but will continue soon.

[@gaurdianofsakura]

im currently writing a novel and the first chapter has two knights fighting in moden times. how does one fight with a one handed sword eg. accolade sword

[@Drewid44]

Thanks man! My grandma didn't stand a chance!

[@Pvarryboing]

Bro💀?

[@captpootis8495]

this really helps me learn how to use a sword but does all attacks go for all swords???

[@Dreynschlag]

the principles and basics are universal no matter if you use a sword, a quarterstaff or whatever (vor, nach, indes, foot follows weapon, keep your weapon between yourself and your opponent's weapon, threaten your opponent with an attack in any situation, ...). but some techniques might not work if you (for example) use a curved blade or a sword without a crossguard. therefore no: not all attacks will work with all types of swords.

[@liamschiller6654]

the first time he thrusted i actually thought it went through his head

[@samspears8707]

Is there a variety of this Sword style with a shortsword or is it longsword specific? If so, where would I go to learn how to effectively use a shortsword?

[@Dreynschlag]

Well since it's a longsword guide the techniques are usually done with both hands on the grip. The basics however are universal. But if you are looking for a guide for onehanded swords I suggest to search for "sword & buckler" (arming sword) or "Langes Messer" for example. However both aren't exactly "shortswords" (depending on the definition). An arming sword looks like the typical "knights sword" from the movies. Langes Messer is a single edged weapon - unfortunately I am not aware of any guide (but there is a 10 year old demo vid in our channel if you wanna know what it looks like). When it comes to sword/buckler you can find a very basic workshop held by Herbert Schmidt in our channel and I highly recommend to visit Roland Warzechas/Dimicators channel as well. Or search for guids for typical iron age shortswords like the gladius or xiphos.

[@VocaloidThalia]

Do you have tutorials for spears?

[@toastytoast9800]

Hold spear toward back end for more reach, the reach is its main advantage

[@kanekiamano8250]

Isn't there a possible way of countering this parry? Or even a way of getting out of the situation

[@gregorsuchentrunk388]

Yes, One Option we present in vid 4

[@primarkhoodie7028]

How do I parry?

[@thehunterofwands8651]

of course we are glad to like sword its a beautiful weapon haha

[@Nourahmedhs]

Okay can I use this in world war lll

[@wackywoohoopizzaman7218]

RIP to that cabbage

[@edgyafinfinite3399]

i would like to learn more about stances

[@Dreynschlag]

We have already introduced you to some guards (like Vom Tag, Pflug and Ochs) but there are of course more to show. I suggest to check for example the "HEMAreviews" channel meanwhile. Alen has two videos about stances (though we do some of them slightly different) - here's a link to the first video: kzbin.info/www/bejne/p3LRk6CIhKesjLM

[@euphoria3590]

YESSSSSSS Btw Is this a real sword that Can Slice everything off?

[@Dreynschlag]

the swords we use in our videos are longswords. we use blunt ones for the techniques (of course) and a sharp one for the cutting at the end of the video. So yes, these are real swords.

[@ferret3026]

Lol I like how he was just stabbing the cabbages Like they can hold a sword '3 I was like wowwww

[@hindutvakeprahari9109]

sir I wanna learn sword fighting completely plz sir tell me from where I get ur whole videos of this sword trainings please sir plz

[@Dreynschlag]

hi! atm there are only those videos you can find in our channel. but we will upload some more.

[@hindutvakeprahari9109]

Dreynschlag thanx sir I rally want to learn sword fighting

[@fernandogamdev]

How to counter this counter-attack?

[@saneeafatima8726]

i also want a sword

[@thehunterofwands8651]

im the hunter of witch and succubus hehe ^^

[@mooresonthemove1637]

I used a stick and hit my shin at full force to feel what it would be like. IT HURTS 🥺

[@tagax5877]

from where are the techniques?

[@Dreynschlag]

these techniques are interpretations of late medieval/renaissance fencing treatises. You can find lots of them here: hroarr.com/manuals-books/old-manual-section/german-medieval-and-renaissance/

[@tagax5877]

Thank you so much!

[@ChristopherHiggins-v2r]

Men of old were built differently.

[@proudidiot739]

Now I can win 99.9 percent of the time against my friends with toy swords

[@kirillsubbotin5834]

Dancke Schoen, Herr Scwert Instructor...

[@elitechyt]

I'm a ninjaI'm subscribing keep it up

[@grizzlyowlbear3538]

Ninjas don't fight, genius. They stabby stabby on your backy backy.

[@quirkycub1872]

En gaurde

[@sadiasiddiqui4520]

Who else is learning from Wooden or foam swords

[@jasontempleton2445]

Where is the disclaimer that no cabbages were hurt in the filming of this...those poor cabbages!

[@Dreynschlag]

Ah, these cabbages had it comin'. ;)

[@hafizaibrahimi1534]

does it have to be so short

[@isaiasvillarreal9359]

Everyone thinks they are bad ass until they come across someone with skill...nice lesson..

[@thesage1429]

after game of thrones??

[@Dreynschlag]

naaah, we already started HEMA (historical european martial arts) 19 years ago. :)

[@oliver3908]

How you beat someone with ah light sword and moves fast and alot in a battle

[@omkartripathy787]

some saying ancient kings used 30-40 kg swords in war .is it possible ?

[@Dreynschlag]

no, that would probably be just a piece of railroad track. ;) Depending on the time period you have diferent types of swords, but generally, you tried to make them as light as possible. A good longsword for example weighs between 1,5kg (light) and 2,2kg (on the heavy side)

[@AlexBrown230]

It seems kind of inefficient, alright so you knocked his blade aside with yours, his blade is now pushed aside with yours in position to counterattack, your blade is now open to swing blade forward at his head rather than point forward and take his head off at the neck. Point first leaves him room to move his head aside and counter, whereas with the blade it leaves him unable to move his head and doge it as easily.

[@Dreynschlag]

don't just see how to hit - it's important to stay protected while attacking. that's what you do by thrusting from the bind whereas a swing to the head may open a chance for a double hit.

[@exulium]

lmao im using a lightsaber for this theres no one to do it with me

[@fuzzyshadyalt6239]

Yo any weebs here from watching anime

[@d76stock]

I love this! I've always wanted to be a sword fighter and the videos and explanations are very smooth and easy to understand. Keep up the good work guys! I'm subscribing

[@Dreynschlag]

Thanks! That's always nice to hear.

[@kronoscamron7412]

same

[@ronnydark3r]

I hope you don't give up like other small but nice series! Its very fun to watch this videos!

[@Dreynschlag]

Thanks! All positive feedback is great motivation for us to continue. Although we have to take a short break during summer, the next episodes are already planned. And there may be a new little projekt ... ;)

[@gabrielo.3316]

I love swords, swords just reminds me of European Knights, and dragons, samurai, and ninja(shinobi).

[@ferret3026]

Lol I like how he was just stabbing the cabbages Like they can hold a sword '3 I was like wowwww

[@girlyvideos2809]

I bet when the made this they didn’t expect a 11yr old kid at 2:07 am to watch and move along with a broom... My make shift opponent is the calendar on the livening room wall

[@iflykaya]

I don’t even have an opponent 🤣

[@Fluffernater]

Wait how are you watching me right now lol

[@Tastyburger-xr2zj]

Bruh, j am almost doing the exact same thing qith nearly the exact same details

[@itsy_bitsy_2591]

I feel this in my soul expect I'm not a 12 year old

[@linklink3008]

lol I actually have a training sword. I imagine my opponent. I wish I had someone to practice with though...

[@Mike-ve8tb]

Very useful for absolute beginners like me. Cant find a HEMA club here but hope to visit Europe and join one someday. Keep up this work . Regards from India

[@bigfatchicken3621]

Hey wassup I'm an Indian living in uk

[@GuardDog42]

Is that like the one English thing that didn't break out 8nto Indian culture

[@Who_Flipz]

im a kid and i got a trainer sword, and you've teached my so much thank you so much. you can really make people happy if you keep doing what you do!! Love you!!

[@dormama1874]

You didn't need to say you were a kid, your profile kinda screams that out

[@Who_Flipz]

this was a fucking year ago

[@dormama1874]

@@Who_Flipz And this video was made 6 fucking years ago, your point?

[@deltazenturo1701]

bro was 9 months late to the comment and still wanted to shit talk someone

[@Who_Flipz]

@@deltazenturo1701 mhm

[@lilyraimey3499]

1:35 And you're dead.

[@babubabbb]

first i really thought it's real 😂

[@emilyramsey2637]

This is so helpful and I could never find a better sword fighting Chanel in a million years!

[@Dreynschlag]

Glad you like it! :)

[@ghostlyghoulplays4988]

Me and my mom are going outside to have a duel and I'm watching these videos and gonna try these moves P.s we're just doing it for fun.

[@soflet4826]

i thought it was a fight to the death, winner gets all.

[@johnnypopulus5521]

I have just discovered HEMA and am ecstatic! I'm going to find a local club and get some gear. These videos are helping immensely, thank you Dreynschlag!

[@Dreynschlag]

That's great to hear! Getting people into HEMA is one reason for us to make this videos. If you are looking for a club nearby this might help: hroarr.com/club-finder/

[@andBread1]

Learn Sword Fighting! 300k people: *Interesting*

[@Ami-eu6nk]

while you were browsing twitter... I studied the blade

[@imbored5516]

ayo anyone here wanna be my ally for when i take over the world

[@imbored5516]

i have most of the qualities already but i need someone who has a drivers license on my team

[@ethan073]

Perfect breakdown and explanation! Finishing with a real test cut demonstrating the technique is great!!

[@user-garnet]

Fantasy writers, UNITE!

[@umartdagnir]

This is not Zornhau, this is a parry + thrust. Look at Anton Kohutovič's enterpretation: kzbin.info/www/bejne/qX65f36mfbmMa6M Zornhau is a cut straight into your opponent, where you defeat his Oberhau with a strong body structure and a more vertical strike angle.

[@Dreynschlag]

We know Anton and we know his interpretation - we even mentioned it in the comment section. In fact we did ZH in a similar way some years ago and there were some other interpretations before as well. But: We interpret Zornhau-Ort different now. It's of course absolutely fine if you think Antons ZH is better or ours is wrong but after all both are interpretations (!). And don't forget that different ideas about how a technique might work is what helped HEMA to develop within the last 20 year since we are doing this stuff.

[@marceloferrari4242]

Acreditamos ser possível este golpe com espada curta "wakizashi" e também com espada militar ocidental "uma mão". Gostaria de deixar uma sugestão: façam um vídeo sobre visão periférica em combate,a auto percepção é muito útil é gostaríamos de conhecer como este tipo de estudo na esgrima européia. Temos aprendido muito com vocês. Grande abraço de toda Academia Tigres do Bem.

[@patrioticrealist6862]

The source material clearly states to NOT make a separate attempt to parry but directly point to the head while raising your hilt above your head...? Is it not supposed to be a single step move? Not parry and then thrust but do it all in one move?

[@Dreynschlag]

Hi and thanks for your feedback! What the treatises say is (let’s take PvD or Ringeck): If your opponent strikes to your head from his right side, strike from your right side strongly on his sword. If he is weak in the bind then thrust to his face or body. haut er dir denn von seiner rechtñ seitten oben ein zu° dem kopff | So haw auch von dein° rechten seitten von oben an alle vor satzung | Mit im zornigklich ein auf sein swert | Ist er denn waich öm swert | so seüß im den ort gericht für sich lanck ein | vnd stich im zu° dem gesicht oder der prüst. And that is what happens in our interpretation (though I admit it’s controversial). It is a fluent motion of course but we have cut it to pieces and slowed down for demo-purposes.

[@patrioticrealist6862]

+Dreynschlag Ah, I see. I should learn to be more careful. I mistook a 'further explanation' by Winslow and Trosclair to be additional translation from PvD and Ringeck. I definitely should print the documents out to make it clearer to myself. Thank you for your demonstrations and explanations. I am still trying to find a clear demonstration of Zornhau in the more typical interpretation as well. Subbed, sir.

[@Dreynschlag]

You are welcome and thanks for subscribing! I suggest to search for "Anton Kohutovič". I think Antons revisited interpretation of the Zornhau-Ort is what you are looking for.

[@michaeldrummond3857]

Well the guy making the initial cut does not do so from the position you showed in your first video, although depending on the source neither is necessarily wrong. The sources do not say to lean back to make a suppressive cut but to meet his blade in your own step. The assumption is that you will wind on his blade for the stab but leaning back allows him to follow from longpoint wind through an Einhorn thrust. Failing that your obvious strike to the blade must be done in a manner that will not provoke a hanging guard and movement away from the wind and thrust. Gloss: Mark, the Wrath-hew breaks all Over-hews with the point, and yet is nothing other than a simple peasant strike, and drive it thus: When you come to him with the pre-fencing, if he then hews at your head from above on his right side, then hew also with him wrathfully from your right side from above, without any parrying, on his sword. If he is then Soft on the sword, then shoot in the long point straight before you and stab him to the face or the breast. So Set-on him. www.wiktenauer.com/images/thumb/2/29/MS_Germ.Quart.2020_011v.jpg/525px-MS_Germ.Quart.2020_011v.jpg The image clearly shows both fighters stepping with their right foot.

[@orionwright356]

I'm a new, big fan. Probably the clearest, easiest to understand series out there, and good production quality. Please keep making these :)

[@Dreynschlag]

+Orion Wright thanks! the next video is already on the way

[@nightcorehades8092]

I try this at home with my brother he is laying on the ground right now probably he is relaxing on the ground.This video is great by the wat.

[@thehistorybounder]

As both a writer and a sword-obsessed nutcase, this is freaking BEAUTIFUL. also, what country are you guys from? I love your accent but I can't place it (ignorant American here 😂)

[@KissTheFatRat]

German I think

[@Dreynschlag]

close, we are from Vienna, Austria. :)

[@gabemckenzie509]

Always wanted to learn sword fighting. Got to practice swords and started learning with my girlfriend we've been studying your videos would love to see more from you guys eventually!

[@Sam-vu6sk]

I attempted this when playing with foam swords with my brother and the Zornhau works perfectly, he didn’t expect it at all

[@0070dexter]

I assume it´s a dance for and backward. Looks easy move but only when your opponent don´t make own move after first move. If the opponent is a pro he will attack with a multiple combo and not wait peaceful for the reply. I am sure the real fight doesn´t look like a graceful dance. Great video of basic movement.

[@laceydunn1629]

Hello from Texas!! thanks for this series its super helpful!!

[@Strawberry_frogs0106]

Hello I was wondering while taking classes do you have to bring your own sword? Do they give you a sword? Or you can but you don’t have to?

[@anonymous3174]

Watching to learn techniques to use in VR on blade and sorcery. Lol

[@faewilliams2]

After tons of begging I got a dull actual sword for my birthday probably not the best for a 13 year old but I do like learning how to use it!!

[@wolfbreaker4401]

Learning sword fighting to defend myself in my home

[@neonwolfii2128]

hey so im watching these bc i recently started animating and i want to animate sword fighting with enough realism that it doesnt break suspended disbelief. id rather like to know when and where these techniques come from bc if im asked abt my style and process animating i want to be able to say specifically, i based my sword fighting off of techniques from this time period and this place.

[@windrunner2987]

I try to sword fight with my brother (with wood swords) but he just picks up the sword and swings It left to right it is really easy to beat I just put my sword in the line of his attack and when they collide my bro’s sword just falls out of his hand

[@diceprophet6920]

Love this series, and love this channel! Thanks for the most excellent resource for a sword-fighting noob like myself!

[@andrewprahst2529]

I thought you were supposed to bring your sword all the way to your back with Zornhau

[@BrenGamerYT]

Its so simple but cool

[@ohmisery9]

I am left handed- **cries in the corner**

[@Phantomoose]

Stop punishing the cabbages

[@GlidezukaReporting]

"MY CABBAGES 😭!!" - The Cabbage Man

[@musicwithshaurya2416]

Hi, Your videos help me a lot. it is my dream to become a swordfighter. Tanks a lot Dreyschlag.

[@mooresonthemove1637]

same. good friend.

[@mochiyeosang1908]

Learning this with my 8 year old nerf sword to become a Jedi master after 16 years. Thanks for uploading this!