Leg Shots - Understanding HEMA

Hosts Sean Franklin and Nicole Smith go over the basics of striking the leg, such as how to actually reach the leg, as well as the tactical application of when to strike for the leg.
Swords used:
Rapiers - Nicole's (Darkwood armory hilt, del tin blade), Sean's (Castille Custom Thibault
Sabres - Regenyei
Longswords - Szymon Chlebowski
Satiate Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)
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[@GobPalRosieVT]

I actually liked the music for this. Made me think of an intense tutorial in a game or something. Also, I fall victim to leg shots a lot, so this video helps a lot.

[@Ranziel1]

Certain sabre and broadsword systems have you always keep the weight on the rear leg for this reason (plus to make the lunge more explosive). I remember reading a Swedish sabre manual translation where the instructor was to tell the recruits to stomp the front leg every now and then to make sure they're not leaning forward.

[@johnnyvonline1862]

Love this Video, would love to see a series on attacks and defends on different target areas like hands & arms, legs (covered in this video) and horse, and lastly head.

[@codycole2684]

I like the good old backwards pivot too myself

[@grayblackhelm8196]

Cody Cole fighting like a Witcher 101.

[@SamStuart07]

I would suggest stop hits as well to the legs.

[@dust_to_dust]

Beastly info. 👍

[@LegionaryCohort480]

Just yesterday I was explaining this very thing to some less experienced fencers. Coincidence? I think n - actually, yeah, it probably is...

[@jthewelshwarlord6331]

In Rule 6 of Figueirdo's 16 Simple Rules of the Montante, Figueirdo says to use a false-edge revez to beat away the foe's montante and a true-edge talho to hit the leg. Could you say another method to get the leg is to remove the threat instead of the threatened place?

[@HEMASimian]

The Beastmen Warlord Of course! The general idea is you only want to strike for their legs when they're not in a position to simply strike you back. That statement seems obvious, but it's especially true for lower targets since they don't particularly cover you while you strike.

[@Kopa_Malphas]

Big question in regards to footwork, is there any plan on producing a few more videos in regards to proper footwork? Its one of the more outstanding issues with depicting from those manuals and visual depictions we have access to.

[@aurourus6894]

Can i apply this to nut shots?

[@rogerr.8507]

No, the best way to do it is by doing the splits and then uppercut to the balls.

[@TheApocalypticKnight]

If they're hanging that low...

[@bigdrippa6945]

Apocalyptic Knights Love your channel

[@TheApocalypticKnight]

Thanks man, much appreciated.

[@cadethumann8605]

I have a question. Are there parries against leg shots? I know that avoiding the attack is preferable but what if the opposing blade is too long/too close to step out of range in time?

[@BloodandIronHEMA]

Although not preferred, they do exist yes. If you check our second video on Meyer's guards, the Barrier Guard could be used.

[@FSTgod60]

What about making a video focused on Thibault Rapier? :D

[@seanfranklin1591]

Maybe one day, but Thibault isn't exactly the most high-profile rapier style so we will probably taking some time before we get to highlighting it.

[@vold2268]

Is this meyer since in fiore he say to not do leg shots.

[@vold2268]

I must have understood that wrong thank mate.

[@StudyofSwords]

Were those SGT Blades Gymnasium Sabres at 1:02?

[@HEMASimian]

Sorry for the late reply. Those are Regenyei.

[@theclocktower3258]

Just wondering because I do a lot of mixed weapon sparring, say I have a hand and a half sword and my opponent has a longer weapon such as a glaive or claymore, they have a big reach advantage and swing at my legs, what should I do?

[@theclocktower3258]

4 years and I've yet to get any solid advice on this from anywhere xp

[@Simtar123]

Love your videos! =D Just a little feedback, you dont need the creepy music =) Other than that the video is great! =)

[@HEMASimian]

The Panacea Thanks for the feedback! I mentioned this above where the catalogue of copyright free music is really small, so I'm always looking for ways to keep it fresh. I'll keep away from this style for the future :)

[@Knarfesque]

I liked this music it's quite nice for ambiance as it doesn't make too much noise

[@genestealerjon3033]

Help me stop the binge.

[@Knarfesque]

How is leg shots favoring short fighters ? You already are loosing range when doing a leg shot, if you are small then you'll have to be even more closer, leading to easy counters don't you ?

[@seanfranklin1591]

The hard part about hitting the legs is lowering your body to a good position to hit them. The shorter fighter is already halfway there. :)

[@grayblackhelm8196]

Alouest Not only this, shorter folk are more easily defended. Ox, for example, becomes highly favored for fighters under five six.

[@bernardobotelho1723]

First!

[@DuQey]

So who's Blood and who's Iron? Hehe