Szilagyi's Defense

[@f3bathome]

My fav fencer ever. Very interesting video and perfect analysis. As always: THANK YOU!!!

[@celestialtoystore]

Szilagyi is a phenom even amongst a field of phenoms like Oh Sanguk or Gu Bongil. He's one of the greats that's for sure. Incredible fencer and such a humble and modest guy.

[@DmitryRomanov]

Such a good job! Perfect time to read the text, and the superposition is just a gem. Thank you for the time you spent doing this!

[@flep009]

Great video, thanks. P.S. please, don't use this font anymore.

[@ryanwaasdorp]

I know right, this font hurts my eyes.

[@cloudnein3483]

My dude you are hella underrated, keep up the good work ''

[@samsignorelli]

All I can say is....Jesus!! Loved the superimposition section....really easy to see what he's doing in different actions.. Please include that in future vids. Would like to see some slo-mo replays of actions you're commenting on, tho....gives me a better chance to see if I can't at full speed.

[@brvllbee8727]

This video is really precious, thank you so much

[@TurkeyPenRidge]

wow. The superimposed images were great and the footwork has me re-watching saber bouts for footwork only for its own analysis.

[@CyrusofChaos]

TurkeyPenRidge I'm glad you enjoyed it! I used to spend a lot of time watching videos to analyze footwork and preparations. That's why I started making compilation videos in the first place!

[@iainmcclure416]

Excellent analysis. Really good selection of example.

[@hunczar]

nice analysis. His theme, or main one anyway, is definitely disruption. It's how he does it that is key of course. Thx for the vid!

[@CyrusofChaos]

hunczar glad you liked it!

[@Voiv]

Great comment, Hunczar, I agree with you, that the "how" and "why" are where the magic happens :)

[@itimelord473]

Hey Cyrus! Cool video it is extremely helpful! (Btw I know you in real life so it is cool that you make tutorial videos as well as uploading bouts! This video I bet will most likely significantly improve my defense!) :)

[@CyrusofChaos]

itimelord I'm glad you found it helpful!

[@otla61]

he plays so good

[@mikeyhilmer6481]

Great video! You should make one analysing the attack of Yuki Ota, that would be interesting to watch.

[@CyrusofChaos]

Mikey Hilmer thank you, however my area of expertise is currently just sabre. When I eventually expand my knowledge base to foil you can expect some analysis videos in that too but it may not be for a while

[@jasoneel76]

Just going to ask for an Otas attack video again since I also like him and think you can analyse it now !:)

[@matemindak384]

Cool

[@redlava6190]

When using the font us a different font color maybe blue or red is better

[@esgrimaxativa5175]

Great Video!! Is Szilagyi cool with you doing this kind of video about him? Also, I like how you put in his bout against Hwang at the end. That bout deserves special analysis because Hwang was using some sort of universal mega parry to upset a lot Szilagyi's attacks.

[@geringasG]

This mega-parry is not so mysterious. On defense, Hwang's strategy was to make a bladework preparation threatening stop cut to the outside of Szilagyi's gaurd especially on Szilagyi's acceleration steps. In response Szilagyi makes the same tactical error multiple times. Szilagyi responds by cutting early with a short lunge, showing too much respect to the first intention of Hwang's threatened stop cut. You can see it's too much respect for two reasons, 1) because Hwang doesn't actually throw the stop cut into any of Szilagyi's target, 2) Szilagyi finishes out of distance where he's in range to hit at best Hwang's extended arm but not Hwang's body or mask. What Hwang is actually doing is called second intention. If Hwang were to really throw the stop cut to Szilagyi's wrist then one correct response from Szilagyi is the shorter attack we see. But anticipating the short attack, Hwang's correct response is to retreat hard off of the line of that attack (diagonally) getting the majority of his target out of Szilagyi's reach using distance and timing alone. Then Hwang actually only has to cover his arm when Szilagyi's attack is at its most extended position. To deflect a blade at extension it is sufficient to use only a little flick of the wrist, which is the "universal mega parry". But it's not the mega in Hwang's parry that "upsets" Szilagyi's attacks. It's really Hwang's use of the feint, it's timing, and his second intention action. Also I disagree with calling Hwang's tactic universal. I would say it was an uncharacteristic psychological error on Szilagyi's part that made it repeatably effective. Typically Szilagyi has shown to be more than capable of keying into a safe distance from which to build the phrase of his attack. At such range he can set up his own second intention actions that would counter Hwang's set up after seeing it once. For whatever reason, in this match, Szilagyi repeatedly became rushed into an uncomfortable distance where he gave too much respect to a second intention feint by finishing short. It was on Szilagyi to keep his mental cool and to solve the distance and the tactical problems that his opponent presented to him.

[@ellenjxu]

love this video

[@lucious8675]

nice analysis

[@CyrusofChaos]

Köszi!

[@vector8474]

@CyrusofChaos At 0:55 it says that szilagyi reacts after his preparation steps, do all top fencers react or do they decide on a particular action before the point begins?

[@CyrusofChaos]

Everyone both thinks about their action before the touch starts and reacts in some combination. Some people think more and some people react more but it really depends on the fencer

[@herbertaloysreinders5883]

MY SPORT...

[@austinyoung4043]

How is Aron szilagyi so good at parring and riposte. Is it timing or hand speed or just training?

[@ishardstark8182]

Enjoyed it. I’d suggest to make your Font simple so it’s easy to read.

[@christianalbertjahns2577]

Please make videos about K-sabre. I want to know your analysis on K-sabre

[@CyrusofChaos]

Christian Albert Jahns maybe

[@ryanpennington3523]

This font on the narrative...jesus christ...i can't read it

[@christopherrogers3069]

dat parry tho...

[@redlava6190]

Hi bro

[@romadurell6208]

this person would be very hard to beat

[@CyrusofChaos]

Roma Durell you're not wrong: he's been number 1 in the world before and he's won the Olympics twice

[@csuszi11]

@@CyrusofChaos and now three times

[@aminity548]

@@csuszi11 now world champ

[@csuszi11]

@@aminity548 :D :D correct

[@ravigurung4348]

Without slow motion,not good to learn

[@CyrusofChaos]

Are you aware that KZbin has slow motion and frame by frame?

[@ravigurung4348]

@@CyrusofChaos yes ! But I want this guy in slow motion action to learn

[@maverick2133]

I practiced an Asian martial art before,I will not mention which, since I'm planning to fence, this will be my little secret, but what I can say is the heart of Szilagyi's secret is quite far from what you're explaining. But I appreciate the effort, though.

[@CyrusofChaos]

Mave Rick forgive my ignorance, I'm simply am amateur enthusiast who is trying really hard. Any light you can shed on this precious secret would be greatly appreciated 😍

[@jasoneel76]

Yes I too would be intrigued as to what you know that countless dont

[@rajbaladeshwal1445]

Karan is better

[@wulfocrow5549]

Does KZbin keep recommending Olympic to us HEMA guys as some cruel joke? Heres the secret to this guy's defense: Literally any historical fencing treatise

[@EdoardoPetrelli]

If anybody in HEMA could fence 1/10 as good as Szilagyi we wouldn't be having this conversation. Watch this and try to learn something.

[@EdoardoPetrelli]

Btw, I do both.