Swordsmanship: The Basic Types of Defense
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- Опубликовано: 5 фев 2025
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In this video I'm giving an introduction to fundamental basics of how to defend against sword attacks in historical European martial arts. The types of defensive action I'm discussing are evasion, blocking, parrying, and counters / active parries.
I'm hoping it might be helpful or inspirational to new HEMA practitioners, video game animators, movie choreographers, etc.
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I love evil Skall. So evil he doesn't even cast a shadow.
Llaks is pretty great.
He _is_ the shadow.
he's so evil that he uses a sword that has no pommel
he's so evil he once ate 3 crunchy chicks
he's so evil....that his own shadow ran away LOLZ
Earth.Otherwise he reminds me of all the edgy teens in high school
I guess he must be a vampire or something.
"Types of defense"
Form 3 lightsaber practitioners: *heavy breathing*
Heh
Pretty sure form three is soresu
Makashi is form 2
I see you're a man of culture as well
Form 3 is soresu, famous for Kenobi while form 2 is Makashi, famous for dooku. Form 3 is very defensive and was originally made for deflecting blasters. In duels, an experienced Form 3 user would slowly weather the attacker's stamina and patience. Meanwhile, Makashi was made *to* duel. Graceful and minimalist, Makashi is akin to fencing techniques and uses the user's grace and Minimalist moments to attack, react, and Dodge faster and more effectively. Both are pretty epic forms
Really enjoyed the editing of this video.
It was too freaking time consuming and I ended up still stuck editing in the middle of the night on several days. So I'm glad folks enjoy it.
Sykkel_Knut
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Skallagrim enjoy it? Are you kidding? It's awesome, entertaining and I love it. The whole lex thing was awesome! Great job, sir skallagrim!
Thanks. It's Llaks by the way (Skall spelled backwards). :)
My favorite video you've made so far - kids love it too, now they're googling how to edit a video like this. Very well done, informative and entertaining both.
"this is my evil twin"
Proceeds to beat the shizt out of him.
Follow the River hahahahaha he's not evil, he's just been pushed around for too long LOL
Makes you wonder who is really the evil twin
He isn't evil, just misunderstood.
Schechter Arts so true
a
Couldn’t pay much attention to what you said, had way to much fun with the twin.
You had fun with his twin?👬🏻
This sounds like a porno plot 😳
Ayyyo
If good Skall is a Pommel Wizard does that mean Evil Skall is a Dark Katana Wizard?
Alfatazer _ Evil Skall is a Dark Pommel Wizard.
Dark Katana is an OP Wep in TABG
Alfatazer _ Good question.
Your profile pic is uh..let's just say I like that artist lol
Terence Fletcher it's not appropriate,there are kids here lol
Skallagrim: The Clone Wars...
Daimon X topical
Its treason then
I'm very angry that you didn't use the chance to call it Skall wars: The Clone wars xD
Siegmernes i was thinking the same thing lol
Execute order 66
You need to bring your clone more often in your videos.
*twin
Agreed
Doubt you will see him a lot, that looks like a lot of editing to sync everything as well as Skall did. But agreed that was awesome
I was writing a scene where one character is about to explain to another how to defend herself with a sword and you post this video at the exact same time... Are you god ?
Clément Béziat When he wears his hair down he does look like Norse Jesus!
I prefer his evil self tho, 'cause you know... He is evil and stuff
Oh un francophone
Vraisemblablement
En effet, ravi de voir que je ne suis pas le seul :)
Hey! I'm doing that in my book! Stop stealing my generic ideas!
I am an editor and it baffles me, how he arranged every swing and clang to connect so well. This is some top notch stuff!
It’s probably his brother 😉
5:38 so skilled his sword goes through the opponent’s sword
Ghost sword👻
Like in movies, except the blade goes thru plate armour.
It is a op power
Skal always wanted to be an actor.
one can see that from his ancient videos
This is very true. It's his inner desire.
Only he's to much of an introvert to actually be one..
But which is truly the evil one here? The one who we are told is evil? Or the one that remorselessly bullies the other? lol
If you end him rightly, you will be just like him.
"Either we die a hero or live long enough to become a villain."
From my point of view the Jedi are wrong
5:38
Skall is such a good swordsman he can strike through the blade of his opponent!
Ninjamanhammer Noo he just glitched though the sword.
Ninjamanhammer
It's Ghost Sword, a lv 100 ability for the Swordmaster.
It basically an unblockable hit that also ignores armor.
It's very spammable.
I hope they'll nerf it in the next patch.
Ninjamanhammer
Yeah, that i hope
Making this video had to be really strange experience.
Evil Skall should do a Q&A and give his opinions on certain fighting techniques
Hmm...
I like the idea. :)
I love this video and the format of having your evil "twin!" Please do more of these!
"Watch out, flying pommel" LMFAO, I laughed so hard 😂😂
I read this as I saw saw that part. Strange coincidence.
Being attacked in a dark alley with a sword happens to me everyday!
BloodMoth you should probably tell the police about that...
Maybe you should end him rightly so the guy stops coming back for more.
Bloodborne-Dark souls?
Ethan Metcalf you do realize it was a joke right?
Bruh same😂
“I’m so evil I don’t even have a shadow”
10 million IQ
So evil he doesn't have a proper shadow. You got me there! Lol
At least he's not sparkling in the sun you know :)
@@vedymin1 haha
No wonder Llaks is evil, you do nothing but make him look bad in your videos.
Joseph Thompson Are we sure Llaks is actually the evil one? Lol
He llaks the freedom to branch out and do his own thing - and he’s salty about it
Joshua Samm You sir are a genius at puns
Although, he has only made 2 official appearances in the channel, so far (3, if we're counting Skall's latest katana review). So, we can't say that for sure.
I know of only one technique. This sword technique has guaranteed my success in many battles. This technique has enabled me to become the super tough and super edgy man I am today. This technique is known as...
RB RB RB RB RB RB RB RB RB RB RB
in japan it were L1
Okay orochi 😂
Skall's video editing skills have improved dramatically.
As has his script writing.
More Evil Skall!
Does your evil twin make evil hema videos?
With two bucklers?
Reedy_
Worse... with Katanas
I so want this to be real...
Don't forget the spinning and jumping.
Oh yes, those flashy movie ones especially...
"Stop moaning!"
"Pfft, it hurts man..."
This video is too good, it needs more views. 😂
....is this magick or CGI....
well done Skall, love it.
Both? Magick CGI?
Obviously
Froschn Maximus Yes
Low mana
This is the best Skall and Skall 2 video this far. In others it doesn't look like second Skall is there for real. In this one it does 'cause there's no tiny edge around him or such stuff that tell you that he was added in post production.
Hey he is real.He has just come from the other dimension.
I play blade and sorcery all the time so I’ve always wanted to learn how to properly fight with the sword very useful video
well i must say that this vid has the perfect balance between being funny and being infomational. thanks a lot for such entertaining content skall
THANK YOU SO MUCH OMG. most of the videos that i have watched for animating swords, they never give credit to the animators usually. also, thank you for teaching me a few blocking poses, or you probably know it as just a sword fighting move.
Okay now i actually want to know how Skallagrim made such good editing that it actually convinces me evil skall is really there, and hollywood with all their money and exp cant do it half as good???
What about Parent Trap?
When your master cuts are so strong they faze through your opponent's blade and hits them
"a flying pommel" I died
Dude you can be proud: awesome editing, very interesting, and even funny
The good Skall is the master of pommel throwing, the evil Skall is the master of the reversed grip katana. Who wins? You decide!
Btw, you are a legend for that editing
this is not pro editing, this is magic
Great work Skall! :)
And thanks for letting me be involved with the video. It was a beautiful day at the beach!
The editing is just so good, and that's a very useful video. Could you talk about defensive moves with other weapons, like maces or axes?
I get the impression that sometimes Skallagrim is satisfied with his editing skills and their results and so he makes these masterpieces (instead of being annoyed with the additional waste of time).
Can we talk about this top notch editing plz like at first I thought the sound effects were real
Sebastian Sibley, dude I know. And the editing of the two shots together is SEAMLESS. Absolute masterpiece
Your raw videomaking skills have improved so much. The timing and editing with evil skall are just great
Having done special effects since age 12 (I'm in my 20s now) I really appreciate the work that went into the Matte's in this. mattes are a VFX artist's most powerful tool. No joke.
Hey Skallagrim 2 things.
1 that twin thing is genius I hope we see more of that.
2 can you recommend where I can find any metal practice swords.
Oh here’s a third thing I hope you hit 1 million soon you deserve it.
Loved the idea (and execution) of Llaks! Keep up the good work :)
I like how you are using that beach for sparring demonstrations more frequently. I always thought that's a kickass background for a swordfight!
Why are you making this so complicated? Just press down B
B-B-A-B-X-B-B-A-Y
Easy!!
Evil Skall was amazing! Super clever and charmingly funny :3
I really like the idea of bringing more "characters" into the show, whether it be guests or alter egos!
Still abusing your clones I see.
(Love these video effects you're going for recently. Must be quite a lot of work but the pay off is definitely worth it. Loving your work as always.)
I didn't say anything about the editing and the two Skalls in the Fire Emblem video, but dear God I hope this becomes a regular thing!
My favorite is the "oh shit defence"
“And people suck!”
Immediately love this guy! 👍
Practicing for toy lightsaber fights with my friends.
I really love the idea of a series of videos going over the basics of swordsmanship. All most people know about sword fighting is what they've seen on TV and movies.
I understand why he isn’t showing use ways to end opponents rightly. It is far too dangerous for all involved.
Tearakan there's no such thing as a practice pommel
Even a practice pommel would be enough to end him rightly, there's no way a pommel can be even near weak enough to not cause serious damage
Your content has gotten a lot better recently, the new edits are entertaining
Me with my toy lightsaber:
LETS GET DOWN TO BUSINESS
I just have a wooden sword that's been chewed by my dog
@@wandamaximilf3324 the Chad weapon
"You're a rock." - Evil Skall
Excellent verbal jab. 10/10 entertainment factor.
_Skallagrim has entered the frame_
The timing on the attacks is really well done here. I'm shocked you got it so accurate. Great editing! Liked and saved for later. (Definitely using this for game design research)
Save for the penetrating sword, that was some pretty well done editing and timing!
Skallagrim for me is a mealtime video channel. His videos are very interesting and informative, especially for people interested in weapons such as myself. Throughout the day, I’ve got plenty of things to worry about but during mealtimes, I’ve got this stuff to enjoy, along with other videos too
That edition is nice af
Edit: Editing*
editing*, edition is something else
You don't know what he meant. Maybe he really did mean to say "Edition".
edition of what? edition would make no sense in this context, while editing would make much more sense seeing as this video blends 2 skalls really well (and also everyone on the comments are talking about the editing too)
Sorry guys i didn't know that word in English, im learning xD
That was akward, thx for the correction
Gawd, that is the best HEMA knowlege channel that I've ever seen. Both funny and informative. I love it.
"You're a rock!" Haha, love that.
Can I just say that I looooove how well you choreograph yourself to be able to demonstrate the moves with 2 Skalls? Just freaking great, plus the humour is always something to thank for.
this twin needs to make more appearances
Hi, Skall, I know you will most likely not see this, but I want you to know I've been an advent follower of yours since your channel began and with your sarcastic humor, witty jabs at fantasy, and vast knowledge of all things medieval, namely HEMA, a great interest of mine. I've learned a lot from you and your channel. I would like you to know I'm doing everything in my power to keep it going, watching as many videos as possible, and liking every single one. I don't have the money to spare to donate on Patreon at the moment, but I assure you, I will as soon as I can. I give you my best,
-Greg
I'm learning this in lockdown with my evil twin(my brother)
The timing with the Llaks interactions was impressively done! Also, I enjoyed the easy-to-understand explanation of the basic defense types. Great work.
A question: would cutting above the brow to cause blood to blind the opponent be considered viable
If you managed to cut them above the brow with a sword/axe, they're most likely dead or seriously injured.
Max I mean like a nick
I assume if you are already able to cut the brow, you should be able to do considerably more damage than just making your opponent bleed. With enough force you should be able to at the very least cause a concussion and some major bleeding. At the most you would be able to take the skull cap off.
welll probably salamander meaned more of a scratch. Yes. wounds on the forehead are bleeding much even when minor. but no... if you can hit your enemy in the head it's better to just hit all the way. But you probably have to deal with helmet first...
I mean, it works in MMA. Ever watch a fighter when a jab cuts into their brow? If the bleeding is too severe and they can't get it to stop, they will even stop the match. Not sure why.
But I've seen MMA matches where it definitely seems that the blood in the eyes is effecting their depth perception at very least.
Actually impressed with how seamless Laks has been edited in. Good job!
Excellent video editing to make the evil twin!
The way it started, I almost didn't watch, but you turned it around so quickly, hilarious and informative :D
9:19 Mordhau against an unarmored opponent? Come on Skall. You know better >:D
So I’m trying to watch as many videos as possible to get a decent idea of longsword combat and defense for a high fantasy story I’m writing, and I’m enjoying what I’ve seen so far! Very educational!
Skall, you should play m&b warband on the other channel!
Loving the clone editing, not only is it very helpful for visual representation, it's freaking funny because of your acting. Awesome work
Look, it´s Skalls cousin from Munich!
Love seeing skal flex his new editing- I mean newly found twin brother
FLYING POMMEL EXIST !!
The edititing on this video is superb, I'm sure it took too much time to be worth it, but it is really good. The quality is up there woth videos that have a budget in the tens of thousands of dollars.
I hope you had fun making this vid, you got me laughing and smiling. :) Beautiful Nerf gun conversion too.
Corwin Hyatt Ohey, its that nerf gun Drac made him. good to see it's still around. :D
i really hope this video gets way more views, you truly deserve it!!!
the editing is so impressive and so funny!!! you must have put some great effort into it!!!
i just discovered this channel by accident, and i'm amazed at how great the content is, i'm starting to learn so much more, and in an interesting way!!! it really made me way more interested in Swordfighting and medieval content.
Poor evil Skall
For some reason, watching two protected swordsman gently dodge with the waves lapping to shore was wonderfully relaxing. I think it feels like how everyone who isn't weirded out by ASMR describes ASMR. You should make an hour vid of that and cut into that market while you have the opening...
Be me
Be practising katana technique
Look at phone
Skall posts video
Life is good
Dom Brown Don't worry, I modified it to have a pommel.
I loved this video skall don't let RUclips get you down man keep up the great work I love this channel and I've been watching it for years
0:12 yeah... not very likely
This is my first video that I'm commenting on and I've watched multiple of your videos. This one has by far shown the most effort and I loved that you went to such lengths to provide such amazing content. Don't let the RUclips overlords get you down, Skall. You're doing an amazing job and I'll continue to be a fan for as long as you make videos. Keep it up!
04:29 Oh I know this well from Kingdom Come: Deliverance...
Evil Skall was born out of the constant abuse by the Proto-Skall. He will soon become an antihero and have his own comic series.
I was wondering about the murder stroke. Since you have to flip your sword over and grip the blade, I assume it is something that you only do when you opponent is staggered and not actively engaging you. So it's more of a 'finishing move' than a during-combat move?
P.S. Love this type of video. Hema videos tend to be a little clinical, but you made them very entertaining.
I'd think you don't enter murder stroke from a standard grip, but more from already halfswording. Considering the situation at hand I mean.
Dude your videos are so cool! I've always been interested in these kinda things but couldn't find a video to explain it all. Now I've found an entire channel!
Doing anything special for 1,000,000 subs?
Nice, his positioning is so precise it makes the spar with Lax convincing.
Damn! Your twin looks just like you!
it's yet a new world wonder
BOTH entertaining AND helpful! LoL! Love your sense of humor!
Turns out I'm writing my first fantasy novel that corresponds with medieval times. Need to understand sword play and terms and this got me off to a good start! Thank you!
More evil Skal!
How could you click on this video having read the title and still thumb it down ? What was it you didn't think lived up to your expectations ? It's a great video
You dont like samurai swords because they dont have easily removable pommels
i REALLY like that there is no backroundmusic like in the last video! really like your content!