Ambinden

Ambinden
German (“crossings of the blade” or “tied up”) The engaged position with weapons crossed in which the weapons collide together in their moment of contact. Called Incrosar a Mezzo Spada (“crossed at half-sword”) by Fiore.
The engaged position with weapons crossed in the German systems of long-sword and later the huge two-handers (dopplehaender/bidenhaender)

Medieval glossary. 2014.

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  • Handarbeit — ( handwork ) also called Krieg or war, the phase of combat once swords have crossed and the distance has been closed, follows from Ambinden, both Schwertnemen and Abschneiden are often used here German (Handwork). Phase of sword combat where the… …   Medieval glossary

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