This week at Crossing Fight School, we resume our examination of Hans Medel’s Longsword, with Aidan leading the class. We’re approaching the halfway point in the text, and it’s been an interesting journey so far.

One thing that might have occurred to some of you so far is the fact that how and when you step will have a huge impact on whether or not these devices are effective, and while that’s true of almost every play in Longsword, it seems particularly applicable with anything regarding displacement. This is something to keep in mind going forward.

Aidan will be reviewing Medel’s work beginning from play 52 (the Fehler).

See you all on Sunday.