#halfsword

[we-are-knight]

During my recent armoured practice with my friend and student, Ollie, I managed to wrestle him down, and perform a brutal finishing slash from the halfsword.

[pepperwaldo]

[wanpans]

Half swording!!!! Had a wonderful experience getting to do some harnisfecthen (fighting in armor) with my good friend, @chababolog..who is rocking my bascinet!!!! Imma post videos of our sparring later when possible. If you have no experience the joy of fighting in armor, I highly encourage you to!!!! #harnisfechten #hema #historialeuropeanmartialarts #armor #armorcombat #realsteel #realfight #martialarts #swords #halfsword #halfswording #bascinet #knightarmor #knight #wanpans #wanpanscosplay https://www.instagram.com/p/CHyw3egjx14/?igshid=ps22zs3e526i

[junck-ritter]

Jan Chris Plaggemars Doing The Thing https://www.facebook.com/100004823232570/videos/933836073453825/

[historicalfightingguide]

“ Photo credit: Tanya Moons “

Found here.

Pictured are members of the  Rocky Mountain Swordplay Guild, and you can find more cool pics of theirs here.

As to what’s happening in the pic:

An example of ‘halfswording’ in historical fencing today. ‘‘ The weapon was used in the half-sword, with one or both hands on the blade. This increased the accuracy and strength of thrusts and provided more leverage for Ringen am Schwert or “Wrestling at/with the sword”. This technique combines the use of the sword with wrestling, providing opportunities to trip, disarm, break, or throw an opponent and place them in a less offensively and defensively capable position. During half-swording, the entirety of the sword works as a weapon, including the pommel and crossguard which function as a mace as shown in the Mordstreich. ‘‘ From Wiktenauer.

To check out more on this type of technique research the various manuscripts listed here.

And if you are interested in learning how to fight in armor check out  HEMA Harnischfechten and Knyght Errant and the armored section of the wiktenauer website and the  Gladiatoria: Fighting in Armor youtube playlist.

[renaissanceswordclub]

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Continuing our #work on #halfsword, Rory #feints a riverso, forcing Stephen to #parry, #opening up to the mandritto cut. Rory retreats in guardia faccia, #blockinhg the afterblow. #sword #fencing #training #fighting #martialarts #HEMA #sidesword #buckler #shield #instalike (at Edgbarrow Sports Facilities at Edgbarrow school) https://www.instagram.com/p/BqqbG5dnhTM/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=1re33nsh1kccv

[we-are-knight]

The Knight by LiXin Yin

[historicalfightingguide]

By the Sword

Bythesword.net #Repost @armurefemme with @get_repost ・・・ I present to you The “Harnischfecten Symposium” that took place in Germany last weekend featuring Linda Errson (@horsesandswords ) dressing...

“ I present to you The “Harnischfecten Symposium” that took place in Germany last weekend featuring Linda Errson (@horsesandswords ) dressing up in medieval armour and slaying! The Harnischfecten Symposium consisted of armoured combat including sparring with half-swording techniques and poleaxe ⚔️🛡😍. Thank you everyone “

Check out their other cool pics here https://www.instagram.com/armurefemme/,  Horsy HEMA for mounted combat and https://www.facebook.com/groups/1586437091667095/ for armoured combat