Uploaded February 2021 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago

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In this video, we take a look at the 2nd Messer play of the "Glasgow Fechtbuch". We break it down to its single steps and we talk about the importance of pressure and intention in specific fencing situations.

Please enjoy watching!

00:00​ Intro
00:52 The Play
03:04 The Simple Displacement - again
​05:07 Intention
07:36​ Pressure Testing

Our Messer simulators used in this video are made by Walter Neubauer (aluminium) and landsknechtemporium.com (steel).

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Video to the 1st play (Simple Displacement):
youtu.be/C1Hp84wY0zU

To follow up on the triangle step:
youtu.be/G4vkWB7bNG8
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Disclaimer: The content of this video is for research purposes and recreational historical fencing. It does not constitute as self defense instruction or advice. When practicing any kind of martial arts, always make sure to have control in all your actions and wear proper protection gear.

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Music: "Forest Walk", "Marked" and "Neverland" by Alexander Nakarada (www.serpentsoundstudios.com)
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