Durchlauffen

Durchlauffen
German (“pass through”, “running through” or “to run though”) A term for two actions: 1. To run under a highly directed attack of the opponent, while you keep the hilt of your sword on the left side of your head and put the blade across the back, and move through under the opponent’s weapon. 2. To pass all the way under the opponents raised right arm, so that you can reach his back and do a wrestling throw.

Medieval glossary. 2014.

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