Paulus Hector Mair - Longsword #16

This is an interpretation of longsword play #16 from Paulus Hector Mair’s enormous compendium of martial arts teachings “Opus Amplissimum de Arte Athletica“ (MSS ). ⭣⭣⭣ More information available below ⭣⭣⭣ See other longsword plays: Training Manual: Website: Source: Dresden I Transcription (1540s) by Pierre-Henry Bas Fencer: Florian Popp & Pascal Schubert -- An Uberlauffen (Running Over) with a Sword Capture You do an extended strike while stepping in with the right leg and he likewise strikes in high. Step outward with your left leg, wind your pommel to your right side in over his arm (Uberlauffen) and jerk inward to your right side so that you capture his sword (as in illustration). If he intends to capture your sword like this, then set your left leg in front of his right, release your sword to him and forcefully and quickly thrust to his left shoulder as you jerk his right leg backwards with your left. Thus you throw him forward onto his face. If he will throw you onto your face like this, then yank your right leg at once towards you and step behind your left as you cut to his head. If he intends to cut you like this and has both swords, then grab his left elbow with your right hand and his left knee with your left hand. Thus you throw him over and over.