Underhalten

German (“holding down”). Ground-fighting techniques wresting or grappling moves included in the curriculum of the German systems of fighting, entering techniques involving stepping in to trap the opponent’s forearms or grip with you second hand or arm (Handarbeit). Also a series of wrestling holds used to immobilize and opponent once the opponent was thrown to the ground. Once immobilized, the knight used his dagger to kill the opponent, or tied his arms and feet with cord, taking him prisoner. Also to hang on with a particular grip to an opponent already thrown to the ground.