Longsword Solo Flow for Beginners

In this HEMA tutorial we will show you how to take the techniques from our beginner's course and combine them to a basic flow drill for the two handed sword!
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Music by James Jive: / @jamesjive
1:20 Breathing Stance and Footwork
2:07 Change of Guards
3:00 Oberhau from Change of Guards
4:06 Unterhau from Change of Guards
5:15 Thrust in Langort from Change of Guards
6:33 Free Variation

[@meggles881]

I have a month off before my new job starts and I have a cold steel training sword similar to this one. I hope my neighbors are cool about me doing this every day lol

[@Beldoras]

Sounds awesome, how did it go? Screw the neighbours, have at it! 😂 (good luck with the job too)

[@ScottGrow117]

I'm with Beldoras, to hell with the neighbors, like their gonna say anything! 😂

[@theforestgiant4362]

As a newcomer to HEMA, I hope to reach this level of fluidity one day.

[@irubberyouglueonethousand5384]

1:20 Breathing Stance and Footwork 2:07 Change of Guards 3:00 Oberhau from Change of Guards 4:06 Unterhau from Change of Guards 5:15 Thrust in Langort from Change of Guards 6:33 Free Variation

[@SonarWavePulse]

You move so smooth it's almost like you're an animation

[@HEMATICS]

thank you so much, I will tell Ingulf about it :D

[@westerncivilization]

My compliments all around - the instruction, camera work, music, everything. Excellent vid on this subject.

[@HEMATICS]

thank you, we're very happy to hear that :)

[@christinelachance]

Been thinking about learning a few things with the longsword and now I know I want to pick it up. This looks so interesting. Thank you.

[@FedericoMalagutti]

Nice video. That's almost my entire repertoire of cuts, ahahah!

[@HEMATICS]

thank you federico! Once Ingulf moves you can't stop him :D

[@FedericoMalagutti]

@@HEMATICS lol! I like his flow!! :-D

[@naysayerck5971]

The first time i learned there were actual "greatswords" and they werent nearly as slow and clunky as theyre despicted in games, i became kind of obsessed lmao . I started practicing with a honshu polypropylene broadsword but now i have my very own blackfencer longsword which i love love love. The most satisfying part to me IS flow. When done right its so smooth and elegant. Almost an art.

[@liamodahl1205]

My friend, it IS an art.

[@lordllewellynofdarkdelight2613]

Ausgezeichnet! Danke! Most excellent. Thank you for the drill and video.

[@jestfullgremblim8002]

this is so similar to what i learned in Kendo and Kenjutsu. i love it

[@Gkitchens1]

Man that was totally amazing and a video I'm going to reference time and time again. Simply beautiful.

[@HEMATICS]

thank you so much! we're happy that you found it so helpful!

[@dkovijanic]

Beautiful, elegant and effortless.

[@HEMATICS]

thank you very much!

[@turinturambar1159]

I loved this. The simplicity throughout the video still held my attention - it was like a form or a kata, but when you went into free flow it was clear that you have skill and are quite comfortable with a sword, but that that level of fluidity is achievable through enough time practicing this exercise. Thank you for sharing :)

[@bernhardhenkes]

What a fantastic video! I'll immediately do this at home. May god have mercy on fragile items in my proximity.

[@HEMATICS]

thank you! my thoughts are with your furniture :D

[@sikestevilmadness]

my wife thinks the same after I killed the lights....

[@gfdereus8967]

​@@sikestevilmadness at least you can't break them again haha😅

[@ThePupil]

Had my first try out lessons yesterday, and I like it a lot. And this video gives me a great example of what I could do at home.

[@dr.dmitry.sokolov]

Very solid video. Thank you for the amazing effort invested!

[@edwardcaiken3567]

This is so sweet! This technique also works for my Two Hand Jian.

[@neo7794]

I can hear the skyrim mpc at 1:29 "Stop you have violated the law" "Then pay with your blood" :D

[@HEMATICS]

:D :D :D

[@osborne9255]

After being out for 4 years, and the way I move like a bear heading into hibernation, I'm inspired by this and want to move like this. I'm not sure if I ever did, but I want to get outside as soon as possible and try to get my feet working again. Great stuff!

[@HEMATICS]

hi, thank you so much! we wish you all the best with your goals, stay focused and you'll make it!!!!

[@UltimateMaleAcademy]

Very nice moves, music, and video.

[@HEMATICS]

thank you very much!

[@hendetta]

Impressive tutorial. Subbed.

[@HEMATICS]

thank you so much!

[@user-dr5su9cx1f]

this video is very useful l to drawing medieval knight.thank you!

[@swordsmen8856]

AWESOME

[@rainsilversplash4376]

Great video! Actually looks like good Cardio training. I Will plan to work Hematics into my exercise regimen.

[@HEMATICS]

thank you! it is, I love it too for my workout routine!

[@konigname1082]

hello, from Kazakhstan very good video

[@HEMATICS]

hi, thank you :)

[@desdicadodog8452]

Beautiful movement

[@HEMATICS]

We are happy that you enjoy.

[@txmetalhead82xk]

The Art of The Blade

[@HEMATICS]

yeess!!!

[@davidhughett6081]

Excellent!

[@HEMATICS]

thank you :)

[@stefanpeters3466]

amazing

[@abyssoulzenith]

Excellent!🙂

[@VIRTUHEMA]

thank you 🙂

[@derecksumair3111]

You have some nice skills

[@HEMATICS]

thank you :)

[@Sehof77]

Awesome!

[@HEMATICS]

danke dir!

[@williamrobinson4265]

this is rad

[@harald2101]

Great video. I feel like I have learned so much just from watching you. Every move was so deliberate and efficent. You could really see what you did and why. I am about to buy a sword for initially mainly solo drills. i was thinking about a kvetun Feder. Is there a problem with tha? i can imagine that a sword like you might help with the sound it makes cutting through the air wit edge alignement? or is it the same with a Feder? thank you very much in advance.

[@abel2088]

So fluid ... I'll come back after I order my Longsword

[@christopherrowley7506]

you can practice with a stick well enough

[@abel2088]

@@christopherrowley7506 I have two $400 Lightsabers lol

[@keithb4077]

Thanks for this great flow. Where did you get this excellent music?

[@agneslaurea5062]

Thank you, I enjoy so much! I got a Styrofoam sword, 🤪 I'm a beginner...loves

[@tymurray6678]

Gotta know, where did you get those pants? Super cool looking XD

[@HEMATICS]

you can get them here: instagram.com/_fuchsnase_/

[@empwron9069]

Holy! Why is a martial art video so cinematic? Not mention the content of this video, the video itself is so good

[@HEMATICS]

hi, thank you so much :) we try to produce in the highest quality possible, a fine art like this needs a fine video :D

[@TrollDraco]

damn i liked this

[@Kirill_Ivanov.]

Thank you for the video. There was only one question - is it okay to keep your arms straight in the rack? They straighten themselves only in one case - at the extreme point of hit or thrust. I'm wrong?

[@irfannurhadisatria2540]

AFAIK full power cuts also have the arms straight for full power. But maybe only at the langeort, so you need to cock back your elbows and shoulders after finishing the cut

[@hansno.2372]

Of all the takeaways from this video, I need those pants.

[@radiantmind8729]

That’s a beautiful sword. Who makes it?

[@arianna3619]

The flame of the west

[@Zero.74]

Лайк и подписка , классно двигаешься))

[@brokensullen]

What gloves do you use? Thank you and great vid!

[@HEMATICS]

Hi, most of us use the sparring gloves (sparringglove.com/en/?v=fa868488740a) but currently I am waiting for my pro gauntlets, hope they will be ready soon!

[@franktower9006]

Great video! I'm having a hard time understanding the original transcripts. Videos like this help a lot!

[@HEMATICS]

super, you're welcome! have you ever tried our patreon program where we go through all the basics of german longsword?

[@MtBArN]

Would really love to learn this!

[@HEMATICS]

go for it!!!!

[@henrybenson1348]

Excellent, thank you!

[@Beldoras]

Oberhau and Unterhau my English brain just sees over and under lol

[@sikestevilmadness]

fantastic tutorial! can you elaborate a bit on breathing technique? most gym goers have the push-out (chest), pull-in (lats) reflex and I wonder if there are situations where having a larger chest (i.e. pull-in) might be beneficial over power generated through push-out

[@HEMATICS]

hi, we have a full video just on breathing on our patreon channel :)

[@sikestevilmadness]

@@HEMATICS your stuff is awesome

[@HEMATICS]

@@sikestevilmadness thank you so much :)

[@fraternitas5117]

you would be great is more music videos.

[@MulishaKnights]

HANS TALHOFFER FOR YOU PFFF and i just Canadian lol VOM TOG!!!!!!!!

[@MegaStone99]

What is this song? This could be on loop when I get my gym.

[@VIRTUHEMA]

it‘s from our personal resident dj james jive, you can find the link to his youtube channel in the video description 👌🏻

[@MegaStone99]

@@VIRTUHEMA thank you very much!.

[@victorlui5955]

Howdy mate. 🍻🍺

[@HEMATICS]

Howdy! All good?

[@liang4294]

May I ask what your HEMA training sword brand is ??

[@HEMATICS]

the one in the video is form pavel moc!

[@Gkitchens1]

Hi, can you tell us where to find the pants you’re wearing in this video? I see someone asked already but I can’t see the reply for some reason.

[@HEMATICS]

no problem :) you can get them here: @t

[@HEMATICS]

instagram.com/_fuchsnase_/

[@Gkitchens1]

@@HEMATICS I don't think the link is working

[@HEMATICS]

@@Gkitchens1 try to find _fuchsnase_ on instagram!

[@Kenji17171]

Does solo training really make difference? Is it important?

[@fangsabre]

It's not a substitute for working with a partner, but it can definitely help you better understand body mechanics and helps develop muscle memory. Idk about HEMA specifically but that's usually how it goes with any martial art

[@HEMATICS]

@@fangsabre totally agree, and it's still better than no training at all! especially in times of lockdowns it's very important that you still do something to not get out of shape or forget fencing totally :)

[@noer6443]

Is that heavy?

[@leoprzytuac3660]

The entire time I was just looking at his cool pants. Get baggy 16th century cothes back!

[@williamrobinson4265]

you should upload to tiktok it would be great for the sport

[@warriorsweaponsandwarfareb6332]

Get a better hat old man. You are looking well. It is a long time since we met, I must change that and come to one of your seminars. I do not like your X though, far too wide. You must NOT have read Fiore, ho ho!! You are fantastic as always. See you soon!

[@LOLMAN836]

why i hear boss music

[@sterbenodonis2772]

Bro using warden irl 💀

[@HEMATICS]

he's one of the good ones ;D

[@shepler4310]

First video I've seen of you. Idk where ur from bro but you are a fuckin Viking thru and thru... I'm guessing from Norway. Put some armor on and you're Norse warrior 100%. Do you practice montante/spadone at all?

[@HEMATICS]

hahah, thank you so much! actually we're from Austria ;) yeah from time to time for a good flow, but longsword is the main focus :)

[@weebhub1234]

The spirit of Vikings

[@txmetalhead82xk]

Absolutely

[@slackerpope]

This is about swords? I thought it was a how NOT to wear a bowler hat video... two for one value-add video I guess.

[@Meatblasting]

I see the artist listed, but what is the song used in the video?? @jamesjive