Paulus Hector Mair - Dussack #8

This is an interpretation of dussack play #8 from Paulus Hector Mair’s enormous compendium of martial arts teachings “Opus Amplissimum de Arte Athletica“ (MSS ). ⭣⭣⭣ More information available below ⭣⭣⭣ See other dussack plays: Website: Source: Dresden I Transcription (1540s) by Pierre-Henry Bas Fencer: Florian Popp & Christian Stickel -- Two Positions from which the Creizhaw Proceeds When you come together at the closing, it happens with these positions: your right foot is set forward, your Duseggen held with the hilt near your right knee with your left hand behind near the point (left side of illustration). He then strikes to your opening from above, so go up with your Duseggen above your head such that your left foot is set forward. Thus his strike is displaced. Then immediately strike with a doubled Creuzhaw (Cross Strike) to his head. (0:10 / 0:37) If he strikes you double like this from above and you have your Duseggen at your right leg with the long edge directed at your opponent, the point directed at the ground, and your right foot set forward (right side of illustration), shove this away crosswise with your short edge. Then immediately set upon him with a cut from below on his right arm and grab his right elbow with your left hand so that you shove him from you. Follow outward with your left leg and strike him to the upper opening. (0:19 / 0:55) If he shoves you from himself like this and intends to strike you from above, spring backwards with your left foot so that you can once again come to your work. (We forgot to do that part, but it’s just a step back)