In this video we cover the basic techniques of parrying described in Meyer's 1570 Sidesword/Rapier treatise. This is not intended to be a complete disassembly of each technique, rather it is a generalised overview with some consideration of important points in the movement.

This is the first of at least 2 videos covering the techniques and principles of parrying in the context of Meyer's system.

In this Video:

Setting Aside (Absetzen)
Slicing Off (Abschneiden)
Going Through (Durchgehn)
Suppressing (Dempffen)

See part 2 at:
   • Joachim Meyer's Sidesword: Parrying T...