Sword's Path | Fight like a Witcher - Eskel's/Ciri's Training

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Bet Lambert and Geralt know this one as well.
PS. It's not a combat technique. I mean it. Don't try it the next time you are about to get mugged by armed brigands.
PPS. IT REALLY ISN'T MEANT TO WORK IN REAL LIFE
PPPS. IT'S FROM A VIDEOGAMEEEEEEE
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I'm a 25 years old HEMA instructor and sword performer from Poland. I've been fencing since I was 12, evolving through sport fencing, polish saber, kenjutsu, to finally settle on renaissance german longsword (go Team Meyer!).
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Now go throw some cuts! Just do it!

[@MisterAlexEsquire]

0:48 - _"...loops nicely and can be repeated _*_until stamina bar is exhausted."_*

[@MyraArcadia]

xDD

[@JBrander]

Wait. You mean to tell me people can actually see their stamina bars?!

[@CeroAshura]

There is an app for that.

[@sambakich7494]

Jake Branthe wait, you mean to tell that you can't?

[@ratlinggull2223]

Jake Branthe I think it requires VR

[@__________________________Fred]

2:00 I wasn't expecting this kind of editing in this video and it's so well done too. amazing

[@Darth_Bateman]

Eskel made errors when he prepared for the battle of Kaer Moerhen. He shouldn't have trained alone. :3 Vesemir warned him. :3

[@darkmasterchief227]

Only cements the errors :)

[@AesirUnlimited]

I think at that point in his career he already mastered his fighting style.

[@Darth_Bateman]

And THAT is the difference between his skill and Geralts. xD

[@polishguy8495]

Yeah. Ano now look who's dead.

[@Harshhaze]

@@polishguy8495 you take that back

[@augustoluis6888]

WRONG! FOOTWORK! This is a Witcher's fortress, or an elven bathhouse?!

[@dimitriskagos3761]

omg yes ahahah

[@Lonewolf50]

This Is Not a Circus Pirouette

[@peterroberts7832]

I love all the people in the background trying to ignore him while he's swinging a sword around lol

[@johnzkeePW]

Dangit, Real martial artists in real life train with "dances" like this. in Escrima there's the anyo, which is a fanciful dancing with weapons, it is actually a training for coordination of your footwork, balance and handwork. The twirling part also strengthens your wrists. moves like these aren't entirely worthless. just not practical in real fights.

[@jesusislord4656]

It's safe to say this is entertainment...

[@alessandrofinetti6511]

PLEASE continue with this series, you can't even imagine how much I was looking for stuff like this. It's amazing!

[@MetalGuitarEdi]

He clearly is preparing himself for the Mutation, his hair isn't gray yet and I can't see his cat eyes, he is ready though!

[@David-nq8cv]

Ed Imholz not all witchers have gray hair only Geralt does because he took more mutagenes than the others

[@eddierodriguez5266]

Hello SP, I am a new student of the Longsword, you are an inspiration for me to train hard and throw cuts every day!!! Your videos are my favorite to watch and I am looking forward to supporting and learning from you from now on. With much respect, Eddie

[@CKMmusician19]

This guy deserves a coordinator/ stunt acting position for witcher season 2 + no question This Guys got the skills :)

[@yuutokasane3332]

Yeah but then he and henry wouldn’t stop fangirling over the series..

[@mikeyman2010]

He kinda looks like a Witcher too. If he dyed his hair grey, he'd be a shoo-in for a younger Geralt.

[@user-oo8oj1hl8k]

Witchers don't look very different from any other humans. They are just skinny and have cat eyes.

[@batukhan9258]

Not every witcher has a cat eyes...

[@elvisosmanovic4846]

umm only geralt does

[@Mutterschwein]

Joffrey Baratheon All witchers get cat eyes as a result of the trial of the grasses.

[@procrastinatinggamer]

The cat eyes are a natural result of the mutagens used in the Trial of the Grasses, Geralt does have other mutations in addition to that as he went through the Trail so smoothly (relatively-speaking of course). But the only cosmetic side of those extra mutations was the loss of pigment in his skin and hair.

[@crazycanuck2200]

You are literally my favorite sword instructor now. Mlg cringe editing lelelle

[@hybridpsycho]

It's also worth mentioning that these kind of moves in fighting (all kinds of fighting, wether traditional martial arts, modern fighting or swordsmanship etc etc) are used for two things. During practice overly exaggerated/complicated moves can be extremely useful to get yourself used to a weapons weight/handling overall. Also using flashy moves before fights have been done forever as a scare tactic. Trying scare tactic vs a well trained master would not yield anything. But let's say you were intermediate/advanced swordfighter and came up vs 1-3 people who clearly had no idea how to use a sword except swing it, scare tactics would be extremely well to lower their confidence and therefor increase your chance of winning while being outnumbered or perhaps even avoiding a fight all together.

[@Krezmick]

RPG games need to incorporate this.

[@coreo881]

Oooh, never thought about that. Having an intimidation skill that's just fancy swordplay to give weaker opponents debuffs. I can see that in something turnbased pretty easily but I wonder how that could play out in real time.

[@CriticalMassCollective]

I just keep losing the grip on the sword when swirling it behind my back. I mean I'm not dropping the sword, but I can feel it sliding down with each round I give it behind me back sides. And I just can't stop to marvel on how you spin the sword behind your back... it's so magnificent...

[@kadartcostumes9842]

You have no idea how happy this video made me :D ! I'm currently working on my Eskel costume and this will help me adding a bit more to it in terms of performance :D Thank you muchly :)

[@BekoPharm]

@KADArt Cosplay: Wonder where you are located. Imagine two people in similar gear training this. Ba-Wü for me nowadays but I guess you're way more up north?

[@kadartcostumes9842]

Sorry , just found this comment xD Yes, it's a lovely picture, I've actually done so with a friend dressed as Lambert ;P Northern Germany to be precise Hamburg ^^

[@BekoPharm]

Afraid so. That's not on my usual route ;-) Mayhap on my way to the next boot camp.

[@abyssiner7573]

I'm so glad to see that you are still posting videos, thank you very much^^ Keep em coming. :D

[@Pellaeon159]

Man your videos are amazing, I wish you had more... I cant pinpoint one exact thing, I already like a part because its well shot and performed beautifully, then I think "He didnt say its just choreography, not fighting" AND you say it / write it. So I like it even more, and than there is a subtle joke that I dont expect in such a video and its even better, and then suddenly WILD MLG EDITING appears and its even more hilarious and.... Wow, just, so good. Thx man :D

[@desmondnunez01]

The occasional memes in your videos are like the icing on the cake. Good stuff, you've earned a sub. X3

[@KubaPotocki]

Finally some new stuff after the winter break (:

[@TheSwordsPathChannel]

+Kuba Potocki (HEMA - DESW) WITCHERS OF THE BEAR SCHOOL HIBERNATE

[@pyro-toxin5102]

+The Sword's Path Wolfschool ftw! XD

[@TheSwordsPathChannel]

+MrKaboom SOON

[@filipstachura2751]

+Kuba Potocki (HEMA - DESW) Hej może ty tez nagrasz jak walczyć mieczem jak wiedźmin? Od jakiegoś czasu cie subskrybuję i wiem że możesz :D

[@KubaPotocki]

+Filip Stachura Mam pewien plan na przyszły rok. Będzie to coś innego niż u Alana, ale myślę, że też się spodoba. Być może jeszcze w tym roku wypuszczę teasery (:

[@kestoification]

HEY!! Finally you are back! Good to see you creating this stuff.

[@melissabertellotti8644]

lmfao the montage. that's a sub

[@GroundbreakGames]

I love how those people are talking in the background like "oh, just another swordsmen in the courtyard" and don't even look over.. Apparently this is a normal thing to see in Poland? Lol Love it, and your videos!

[@gabegartzia3290]

You make me want to get back the bo and start practicing again. Marvelous video, sir.

[@Esperal777]

2:03 wygrało cały internet. Warto było czekać, mam nadzieje że wrócisz też do szkółki podstaw ;)

[@odkeyes]

So about 2 videos ago i subscribed to you, but after the lil john song and ish i had to unsubscribe just so i could sub again!!! a total badass with a sense of humor, i dig it!!

[@COLT_Chris]

Yes! Been waiting on this one! Eskel is the best witcher, seriously. Nice work!

[@Agamon]

This is the most interesting sub in years, take your shit on the road dude, i'd paid to see, up Poland!!!

[@sleepydragon758]

Omfg you're now my all time favorite youtuber

[@dashofsparkle7627]

I'm doing some Eskel cosplay and this video is very useful so I can practice the movements. thanks!

[@philic212]

cool you're back, hope you are well!

[@thuleanulven1742]

Bro! This is awesome! I'd like to see Witcher sword fighting techniques vs real sword sparring techniques!

[@PM-432]

Is there a video where you actually fence with an other person ?

[@jaimejaviergodoyvillasenor5784]

finally a new video!!! yesss, i really wanted to learn more, please make more videos i implore you

[@landry6788]

You're impresive. You don't just talk, you practice. Continue that way, please.

[@FarP321]

The legend never dies.

[@JohnSmith-ix5pf]

Man, you totally got me hooked with witcher moves. Subscribed! Please do some from witcher 2 as well, if you have time at some point!

[@Kiritolikesyou]

Very good work man, continue to make others videos about sword path. And I would like to learn how to use a sword, what martial art can learn me to use sword ? Where can I learn ?

[@kylemarrotte8595]

Yes! Welcome back! Gonna go practice this one tomorrow And holy shit, that ending

[@andreakrebbers]

Hello! I'm new to the world of swords and I've been practicing a lot using your videos, which are awesome! I seem to struggle a lot with making my movement seem as fluid as yours with the starting snake looping move here. Do you have any tips on how you make that loop so smooth? No matter how much I replay your moves i just can't seem to figure it out 😂

[@AqworldsAuildere]

Yes your back!

[@GenX-Rising]

When i started sword training, i had the cops called on me twice and both times, i showed them a video from either here, Sellsword Arts, or Bjorn Ruther and they were cool as hell both times. They said some people get a little nervous when they see a 6'6 tall 250lbs dude swinging a longsword in the parking lot, and i can understand that. But i would be thrilled if i ever saw someone doing sword drills in their driveway or park. It would make my day. I'm from Atlanta if anybody wants to duel to first blood.

[@Exalt92]

I totaly lost it at "360 no scope" - well done!

[@hardmasternl]

epic part with eskel and you performing at the same time

[@seanbydawn8243]

Hmmmm. Very cool looking sequences for sure. Having studied Iaido these types types of flourishes etc are quite the opposite from what I studied. But, having recently purchased and played the Witcher 3, I get it. Question is... where indeed is the Ciri Chasm video? Would be very interested in seeing that, unless it was done and I have not seen it yet? Might I suggest more instructional video content?

[@FractalPrism.]

its great that you show a separate clip of the same action from a new angle. id suggest also having a vertical split screen view where you show both simultaneously, that would be helpful.

[@chrisgonzalez5554]

Impressive stuff! Keep up the awesome videos! Just curious though.. What kind of sword is that specifically? Longsword or hand and a half sword? Sorry maybe a stupid question but I am not too familiar with European swords as in just getting into them. Also what kind of jacket is that?

[@snerfwooble]

I want to live in a world where this Witcher-esque stylistic combat is actually useful for combat. xD Still gonna learn it 'cause it looks so badass!

[@saumjha]

Could you make a video where you show each of these in more detail?

[@tombrown407]

I was wondering if any these showy , but practically minimally/not-at-all usable, manoeuvres possess warm-up value?

[@Artaaaani]

1:13 A COUB with this loop will be amazing. Sir, you are the Witcher.

[@JustGameplay112]

I really like your Channel. Pls do more Witcher stuff. I also fight with the Witcher moves sometimes and i train the Witcher movements. I can do the movement from the first Witcher in the First Witcher trailer while he is sitting at his camp fire doing it.

[@kirby4041994]

that surprise frag editing made my fucking year

[@LafayetteCCurtis]

It would really help if you can do a detailed breakdown of the pirouette (or rather the several different pirouettes shown throughout the games).

[@Lewid93]

"PPPS. IT'S FROM A VIDEOGAMEEEEE" - I think a lot of people have trouble remembering this... It's not really MEANT to work in real life, it's really just meant to look cool... Anyways, in game it's performed by mutated humans with super strength/speed/whatever (Except Ciri when she's a kid? I dunno, I've not played the game in a while)... Good job pulling off all these moves, just watching these videos makes me want to pick up some sparring lessons again. Great job!

[@mikerundle2997]

Could you go through the figure of eight more in depth bro? also do a vid on basic combos? loving the vids bur only like 6 of them :(

[@swordmaster2k1]

Woohoo! A new video!

[@furchtegottgellert4865]

Is that in Masuren where you captured the footage? Looks somehow familiar.

[@Wolfgangxea]

Which soundtrack is playing in the background?

[@khaledjalil7411]

do you have any video with short sword please

[@timothymoore7519]

quick twirl question... how do you keep the cross guard from hitting the forearm above the wrist on the forward twirl without opening up the grip almost all the way. I dont have this problem with a lightsaber being as there is no cross guard. any suggestions?

[@AshganxD]

That feeling when you looking at this film and try to gues what country is this? Who make this awesome things? And then you check facebook page and realize thats its Poland, place where you live :D Świetny materiał. pozdro!

[@tansudeff4788]

I am sorry, but where to find how to do “the snake”? Could not find it for a long time

[@HjaltiSvartgardr]

We need more videos!!!

[@sparrowhawk81]

Where do I find my stamina bar?

[@gog910]

which video is the snake covered in?

[@totesmygrotes]

Is that just a standard sized longsword that you're using? Great video, by the way!

[@Mikolaj_eMborodo]

hello where did you buy this sword?

[@devonzene4145]

Can I ask what Gambeson you're wearing?

[@antoniovacalares9630]

Does he have mutations?

[@ericcerna3411]

what brand training sword you using man??!

[@SadZenya]

Ile waży twój miecz??? What's your sword's weight???

[@dallasmed65]

badass man

[@andynewman7103]

where I can do that sword training

[@sonnenfinsternis787]

Wow, jestem pod wielkim wrażeniem ☆-☆ Ostatnio zaczęłam robić własny miecz Ciri z drewna i ćwiczyłam będąc w lesie, ale chyba nie dam rady nigdy zrobić takiego obrotu xDD

[@proxer5781]

Tak tylko ci się zdaje to nie takie trudne

[@marcinkaminski6956]

Still don't know how to do it. I just can't see what your doing. Could you do a video on how to make that snake into 8 into snake?

[@adcaptandumvulgus4252]

Love the people in the background casually watching a guy do sword moves in public, like it's nothing out of the ordinary, lol.

[@Mutterschwein]

You should remake Eskel's fight scene with Caranthir xD Awesome vid though. Liked and subbed!

[@sonofsueraf]

what's the name of your intro song?

[@viral67881]

Can anyone please give me name or link of Music starting from 1:03 please.

[@noahbirchill]

Awesome channel dude.

[@tomthefox8909]

I don't think I will be able to snake with my sword because the crossguard design juts outward In a way that grases my wrist when I try to twirl. I need to have another go but it isn't looking promising.

[@karolinawlizlo]

O panie, alem się uśmiała przy "pirouette of death" - no montaż bezbłędny! :D

[@andiders]

I love the description, which more or less imply how useless this would be in a real fight. The fancy sword swinging which is bad for grip, and someone hitting your sword mid-swing would probably make you drop it. Spin cut which leaves you totally undefended. Still looks really cool though. I do hope no one is stupid enough to think it's a proper technique because they failed to read the description.

[@user-cp6yn5ch6n]

Спасибо, мужик! я уже давно искал это. именно то что нужно!

[@XXXXXX-ol6lb]

The editing is amazing XD

[@russellsmith5747]

I actually took a fencing lesson because I was motivated by watching some of the techniques

[@SinEey]

guys can someone help me to find cheap,light long sword for begineers ? thx

[@kalskirata9643]

where is he from ?

[@crendixhddsg3622]

i have auf question : is that sword a real silver sword

[@Rozii1996]

Gdzie dostane takie odzianie ? :D

[@MoaxLycan]

I'm really struggling to get that figure 8 down

[@eugenymysh9881]

i learn kung fu and one of the collest things in it is the really big uneuseful moves that you do kinda 10000 times and they become very small effective and very strong ones when you know how to use them. I think the same thing is here for example you dont really use 8 in battle as it is in a video but if you think about it it can be a really nice counterattack that looks nearly same

[@stellapapazova2908]

Can you maybe show us more of Ciri's techniques? :o pwease

[@KwaarNawald]

Quality! Keep em coming.

[@Alphonselle]

The background is kinda familiar... do you guys reckon he is doing it in a public space?

[@Kiroyakushi]

Is that Krasiczyn castle?

[@simonbasque8593]

what anime is this

[@gwynbleidd_8959]

Damn that's a sword dancer But is it useful in an irl combat or is it just aesthetic ?

[@nanakheinene6074]

I can't do the 8 snake can u help or make a video that slower thank you.

[@TheSwordsPathChannel]

Just watch my lightsaber video :)

[@zenku41]

Oh my glob I laughed so much with the pirouette of death and all the memes hahaha