Half-Sword Techniques - Swordplay Drill Class July 17

In this video, Ottawa Swordplay head instructor Craig leads you through a half hour solo drill class for longsword. This week's focus is on performing techniques in the half-sword or armoured hand grip. Techniques in this class include a half-sword block and attack from the Boar guard, the same action but starting from the Gate and Tower guards, changing to a half-sword grip during a Changethrough (Durchwechsel), the hammer or murder strike (Mordschlag), and a great technique using the half-sword grip from the Tower that invites an attack and finishes with your opponent on the floor.
This video was recorded live on July 17th, 2021. This video was filmed following the public health precautions required for video production in Ontario.
When permitted under Public Health rules, we are offering a small selection of in-person, physically distanced, indoor and outdoor classes for both novices and experienced students. Learn more and sign up at www.OttawaSwordplay.com .