Uploaded March 2021 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago

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Today we are taking a closer look at the 3rd Messer play of the "Glasgow Fechtbuch" and more specifically at the "Inverted Hand".

The Inverted Hand is a great tool in Messer fencing because it opens up a lot of options and cool follow ups.

Please enjoy watching!

00:00​​ Intro
00:44 The Play
02:20 The Inverted Hand
​04:14 Options, options, options
05:41​​ Pressure Testing

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

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Source references:

Johannes Lecküchner (1482/cgm582)
wiktenauer.com/wiki/Johannes_Leck%C3%BCchner

Hans Talhoffer (Württemberg/Cod. icon. 394a)
wiktenauer.com/wiki/Hans_Talhoffer

Codex Wallerstein (Cod.I.6.4º.2)
wiktenauer.com/wiki/Codex_Wallerstein_(Cod.I.6.4%C2%BA.2)

Albrecht Dürer
wiktenauer.com/wiki/Albrecht_D%C3%BCrer

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Video on the 2nd play (Pressure & Intention):
youtu.be/glpJy-OpQt4

To follow up on the triangle step:
youtu.be/G4vkWB7bNG8

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freifechter.org/​​
facebook.com/freifechter.koeln

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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: "Autumn Walk" and "Wildlands" by Alexander Nakarada (www.serpentsoundstudios.com)
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