Footwork for Sword Fighting, and How to Practice it

This is an introduction to the fundamentals of stance and movement in HEMA (historical European Martial Arts). It's directed mainly at beginners, but some advanced students might find it helpful too.

Not as exciting as swinging swords, but crucial. If the foundation is weak, everything else falls apart.


0:00 Intro
0:55 Basic stance
2:25 Passing step
3:02 Foot position
4:25 Advancing / retreating step
5:24 Gathering step
6:40 Triangle step (lateral movement)
7:23 Crossing step
8:17 Practice drills
9:51 Core engagement


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