Paulus Hector Mair - Partisane 001

This is an interpretation of halfstaff play 001 (with a partisan) from Paulus Hector Mair’s enormous compendium of martial arts teachings “Opus Amplissimum de Arte Athletica“ (MSS ). ⭣⭣⭣ More information available below ⭣⭣⭣ Source: Dresden I Transcription (1540s) by Pierre-Henry Bas Fencer: Fabian & Christian It happens that you are closing with the staff. Step towards him with your right foot on the inside and wind from above from your right shoulder with the right hand outside of his staff. [1] In the winding feel for whether he is soft or hard in the bind. If he is hard against you and holds against your strong, follow with your left leg after and at the same time change through from his left upon his right side and stab him to his face [2]. If he stabs like this to your face and you also stand against him in the bind with your right foot forward, your