Akademia Szermierzy - Fior di Battaglia: Chapter II (The Guards of the Sword)

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[jorimedradan]

In the movies, sword fights can last for minutes, but after watching this, I can imagine sword fights lasting for mere seconds until someone gets stabbed. Damnn

[greenoak]

The addition of the graphic crown is very helpful - great addition.

[Maupaci]

"We recommend that you use them only with appropriate equipment and in the presence of an experienced instructor."
Me: vibe checking my friends with a rusty ass zweihander made up of scrap metal and love.

[basenightx]

1:16 why throw the pommel when you can throw the whole sword

[lance-biggums]

Some of the guards look goofy and awkward until you spend some time actually handling a longsword and realise most of them were developed to give you extra leverage and power, the hand closer to the pommel really acts like a fulcrum and that's where the speed and agility of the longsword comes from. For example the long tail guard looks at first glance like you're leaving yourself too open, but I believe its purpose is to leave room to develop momentum on the upswing, which gives you tremendous power. It looks open because you're inviting your opponent to thrust in, at which point you swing your sword to parry and/or counter, possibly hard enough to disarm your opponent if you parry his thrust with an upswing

[somekid]

now i can finally crush my friends when we sword fight with sticks

[therealmattchainsaw]

Hi, I'm from the Philippines. I practice FMA (Filipino Martial Arts) for self-defense, and Kendo for sport. 🇵🇭🇯🇵

I agree that HEMA are demonstrated with focus on practicality. Defeat the opponent as quickly as possible, with the least amount of movement possible.

Respect to all martial arts, and to all fellow martial artists.

[fujinofshadow]

I'm from Asia, and I love the culture of our people. I even take pride in our martial arts. But European Martial Arts is just so practical and simple, its beautiful.

[liamli]

this amazing video kept me hypnotized!! This is pure art and skill, I am really surprised!

[sirsamuelin]

Imagine how these were actually employed centuries ago. Duels could've been over in seconds. What a sight to behold!

[WhyName]

1:00 Archer's Guard / Posta Sagittaria

1:04 The Long Tail Guard / Posta di Coda Longa

1:23 The Short Serpent Guard / Posta Breve la Serpentina

1:27 Guard of the Bastard Cross / Posta di Crose Bastarda

1:33 The Right Guard of the Lady / Posta di Donna Destraza

1:51 The High Guard of the Lady / Posta di Donna la Soprana

2:08 Full Iron Gate / Tutta Porta di Ferro

2:25 The Window Guard / Posta di Finestra

2:52 The Left Guard of the Lady / Posta di Donna la Sinestra

3:03 The Long Guard / Posta Longa

3:16 The Middle Iron Gate / Porta di Ferro Mezana

3:38 The Short Guard / Posta Breve

3:53 The Crown / Posta di Corona/Posta Frontale

4:11 The Boar's Tusk / Dente di Cenghiaro

4:26 The Long Tail Guard / Posta di Coda Longa

4:36 The Two Horned Guard / Posta di Bicorno

[CrabRango]

Some of these techniques look cool enough that it baffles me knowing they don’t appear in movies more often

[Schopenhauer]

I feel the urge to install Kingdome Come: Deliverance.

[taz]

As Italian, is super cool reading the orignal names ... some of them are so ironic and funny!
And you guys, you are superb!
Bravi!

[redfaust]

I am impressed by how precision-oriented and yet brutal this is.

[patuskert]

With the evolution of firearms, martial arts of europe slowly died out. Thank you for bringing it back.

[johnv]

Weebs: Hema lacks finesse
Hema practitioner: hold my goblet.

[Forodren_Ardhor]

It's the pure art. One wrong move, one wrong step or even the right move, but just a moment later - It's over. Also quite terrifying to think that one quick swing of a sword was a difference between life and death for man once.

[ezert_]

Knowing this kind of thing exists makes me feel calm...

It's absolutely beautiful...

[Steverogers-sk]

Noble art of swords. Forgotten by europeans civilizations, but still practiced by some people who are passioned by this pure art of combat.
⚔🔥