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
Gioco Stretto — (“close playing or “close game”) In the Italian schools a term for entering techniques used for body contact fighting close in at seizing and grappling range (in the later English systems of cut and thrust sword of the 1500’s, these were known as … Medieval glossary
Gioco stretto — ( Close Playing ) an Italian term for entering techniques used for fighting close in at seizing and grappling range (in the later English systems of cut and thrust sword of the 1500’s, these were known as gryps ). All are based essentially on a… … Medieval glossary
Ringen Am Schwert — ( wrestling at the sword ), sometimes called Ringkunst, also involving Schwertnemen ( sword taking ) close in disarming moves and grappling (ground fighting or Unterhalten, holding down ) … Medieval glossary
Ringen am Schwert — German (“Wrestling at the sword”) Close in techniques based essentially on a handful of key actions: reaching out to grab the opponent’s hilt or arm, striking with the pommel or guard, trapping their forearms with your second arm, slipping the… … Medieval glossary
Schwertsnehmen — German (“Sword taking”) Close in disarming or trapping actions, called Gioco Stretto (Close Playing) in Italian, very useful and effective moves in long sword fighting, called Grypes and Seizures in some later Renaissance styles. In the German… … Medieval glossary
