Zornhut

Zornhut
German (“guard of wrath” or “rage guard”) A sparingly used and vulnerable posture with the weapon pulled all the way point down behind the back, but which allows the most powerful blows such as Zornhau.
("guard of wrath" or "rage guard") sparingly used vulnerable posture with the weapon pulled all the way point down behind the back, but which allows the most powerful blows

Medieval glossary. 2014.

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  • German school of fencing — page of Mscr. Dresd. C 93 by Paulus Hector Mair (1540s) Also known as Deutsche Fechtschule, German Swordsmanship, Kunst des Fechtens Focus longsword, messer, dagger, polearms, grappling …   Wikipedia

  • Verschieben — German (“Sliding”) From the Zornhut (Guard of Wrath) to lift your hilt over your head with your thumb on the blade (or ecussion) and catch a blow on the flat, then immediately wind in and slice …   Medieval glossary

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