- Wennden
- German (“winding” / “wind” or “turning”) Any turning of the point or pommel around to strike or ward. Close actions to maintain pressure and dominate the opposing blade to get in and use either edge to slice (also allows you to bind, trap, close, and seize). Any turning of the blade while pressing on the opponent’s blade in order to bring one end or the other of your sword (point or pommel) against them. To wind the opponent’s weapon by the wrists before attacking. Hallmarks of the Kunst des Fechtens. They typically involve the application of superior leverage against the opponent’s blade. The name is derived from the winding, turning motion of the sword. Major variations of the Winden are the Duplieren, Mutieren, and Hals Fahen.(the "Winding" or turning), close binding actions to maintain pressure and dominate the opposing blade to get in and use either edge to slice (also allows you to close and seize)
Medieval glossary. 2014.