Review: Customized BlackFencer 1459 Steel Messer
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Standard Ringen Am Schwert·Die Freifechter
A review of a slightly customised BlackFencer 1459 steel Messer: https://blackfencer.com/en/steel-generation-line/224-la…
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Дистанция и классификация
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Обзор
The Standard Ringen am Schwert technique encompasses the fundamental grappling actions at sword range: the pommel strike (Mordschlag), crossguard hooks, half-swording transitions, and disarms executed when the bind closes to wrestling distance. [1] The Mordschlag — gripping the blade and striking with the pommel like a hammer — is the signature technique of Ringen am Schwert, capable of denting a helmet or stunning an armoured opponent. [1],[2] Training includes controlled sparring with padded weapons to practise the transitions from cutting range to grappling range. [2],[3]
История и происхождение
Ringen am Schwert techniques are illustrated in numerous fifteenth-century German and Italian fight-books, with Talhoffer's 1467 Fechtbuch providing some of the most detailed depictions of armoured sword grappling. [1] The Mordschlag technique demonstrates the medieval pragmatism of using every part of the weapon as a tool. [2],[3]
Страна происхождения· показано в случайном порядке
- ГерманияHEMA, Немецкий длинный меч
- ИталияHEMA
Эффективность
Родословная
Соревновательные результаты
Ringen am Schwert techniques are allowed and used in HEMA longsword competition, though scoring varies by rule set. [1]
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Биомеханический механизм
Primary Action — Cutting, thrusting, or striking with a bladed weapon — edge alignment and trajectory determine cutting effectiveness
Joints Involved — Wrists (edge alignment and rotation), elbows (extension for thrusts, chambering for cuts), shoulders (arc of the cut), hips (power generation)
Force Vector — Varies — downward diagonal cut (kesa-giri), horizontal cut (yoko-giri), thrust (tsuki), or rising cut (kiri-age)
Weapon Mechanic — Edge alignment (hasuji) is critical — the blade must travel along its cutting plane for effective cuts
Позиция и вход
From ready stance (chudan-no-kamae or equivalent) — Assume guard position, establish distance (ma-ai), execute the cut or thrust when an opening appears
From engagement distance — Use footwork to close to striking range, execute the technique with proper edge alignment (hasuji)
As counter — Wait for the opponent's attack, deflect or avoid, and counter-cut to the exposed target
Варианты
Standard cut — primary cutting angle from the ready stance
Thrust (tsuki) — straight thrust targeting the throat, chest, or face
Rising cut (kiri-age) — upward diagonal cut from low to high
Diagonal cut (kesa-giri) — downward diagonal cut following the kimono line
Видео
Sabre & Buckler Sparring - Oli v Nick
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Standard Ringen Am Schwert·Academy of Historical Fencing
We are both using Kvetun Easton sabres here of the slotted form, Oli with the full length standard (86cm) blade and Nick…
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Что говорят инструкторы
The available instructional material does not contain substantive technical content addressing Standard Ringen am Schwert (grappling at the sword) as a longsword technique. The Academy of Historical Fencing transcript consists entirely of blank audio markers and provides no pedagogical information. The Die Freifechter transcript is a detailed equipment review of a customized Messer (single-handed blade) rather than instruction on longsword grappling methods. While the reviewer discusses sparring applications and bind work with the Messer—including remarks on authority in the bind, winding mechanics, and grip considerations—this does not constitute teaching of Ringen am Schwert methodology. The Messer and longsword operate under substantially different mechanical principles due to their respective blade profiles, length, and handling characteristics. No comparative analysis between the two weapons' grappling systems is presented. Consequently, the transcripts provide insufficient material to synthesize a coherent encyclopedia entry on Standard Ringen am Schwert longsword technique.
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- Academy of Historical Fencing — Sabre & Buckler Sparring - Oli v Nick: No usable content; transcript contains only blank audio markers.
- Die Freifechter — Review: Customized BlackFencer 1459 Steel Messer: Equipment review with incidental remarks on bind work and winding with single-handed blade; not applicable to longsword grappling instruction.
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Оценки
Риск травмы для человека, к которому применяется техника
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Экстремальный9/10
Edged weapons cause fatal lacerations; historical battlefield mortality rates >30% (Amberger 1999)
Уровень мастерства, необходимый для надёжного выполнения техники
Продвинутый
Разрешена ли техника по основным соревновательным правилам
— Traditional martial arts — Practiced in traditional kata/...
— IWUF — Legal in wushu taolu if applicable
IWUF Competition RulesPDFHEMA — Legal in applicable historical weapon categories {src— various organizations
Заметки по тренировке
✓Standard Ringen am Schwert execution: from the bind at close quarters, transition to grappling by using the sword as a lever, control the opponent's arms or sword, and apply a throw, lock, or disarm (Tobler, Fighting with the German Longsword, 2004)
✓Step 1: from the bind, recognize that the range has closed to grappling distance
✓Step 2: use the crossguard as a hook: catch the opponent's arm, neck, or sword with the crossguard to control them
✓Step 3: apply leverage: use the sword's length as a lever against the opponent's arms or body
✓Step 4: execute the technique: throw (use the lever to off-balance and take them down), disarm (twist the sword from their grip), or lock (apply joint pressure using the weapon)
✓Step 5: if disarming, immediately establish control; if throwing, follow to a dominant position
✓The Mordschlag variant: grip the blade (wearing gauntlets), and strike with the pommel or crossguard like a hammer
✓The sword in Ringen am Schwert becomes a grappling tool: its length, crossguard, and pommel all serve as leverage points
✓Drill: from the bind, partner resists while you transition to a Ringen technique — 5 reps per technique per side
Типичные ошибки
!Transitioning to Ringen without establishing the bind first — the bind is the entry point; don't skip it
!Using the crossguard hook without controlling the opponent's balance — the hook must be combined with off-balancing
!Attempting disarms without proper leverage — the sword's mechanics (crossguard, grip rotation) provide the leverage; understand them
!Dropping the sword to grapple empty-handed — maintain weapon control throughout the technique
!Not protecting yourself during the transition — the moment of transition is vulnerable; maintain defensive awareness
!Using Ringen techniques at cutting distance — Ringen is for close quarters only; at longer range, cut and thrust
!Not practising with protective equipment — Ringen am Schwert training involves blade gripping and impact; proper gear is essential
Связанные техники
Контрприёмы
Цепочка подготовки
1Assume Guard (Kamae/Hut) — take the appropriate ready position with the weapon
2Measure Distance (Ma-ai) — establish correct striking distance
3Initiate Cut/Thrust — execute the technique with proper edge alignment or point control
4Follow Through (Zanshin) — maintain awareness and readiness after the technique
Источники и ссылки
Основной источник
The Art of Combat (Joachim Meyer, 1570)
1КнигаThe Book of Five Rings (Musashi, 1645)
Alias sources — [1] Sigmund Ringeck's Knightly Arts of Combat [2] Sigmund Ringeck's Knightly Arts of Combat [3] Sigmund Ringeck's Knightly Arts of Combat
2КнигаThe Art of Fencing (Barbasetti, 1932)
Effectiveness sources — [1] Fighting with the German Longsword (Tobler, 2004) [2] Medieval Combat (Talhoffer, 2000 translation)
3ДругоеJapanese Martial Arts Hybrid Terminology
Mixed Japanese-Western terminology — combines traditional Japanese terms with katakana loanwords
4ЦитатаThe Book of Five Rings (Musashi, 1645)
Alias sources — [1] Sigmund Ringeck's Knightly Arts of Combat [2] Sigmund Ringeck's Knightly Arts of Combat [3] Sigmund Ringeck's Knightly Arts of Combat
5ЦитатаThe Art of Fencing (Barbasetti, 1932)
Effectiveness sources — [1] Fighting with the German Longsword (Tobler, 2004) [2] Medieval Combat (Talhoffer, 2000 translation)
Сообщество
Атлетизм
Requires
wrist control for edge alignment, grip endurance, footwork precision
Favours
quick wrists, strong forearms, good posture
Key muscles
forearm extensors/flexors, deltoids, core, calves
Часто задаваемые вопросы
What makes a good Messer for Ringen am Schwert practice?
A well-balanced Messer should have a thickened (not folded) spine of around 5mm, a point of balance around 11cm, and a blade width of about 4cm. According to Die Freifechter, this combination provides good authority in the bind during grappling exchanges.
Как работает Standard Ringen Am Schwert?
The Standard Ringen am Schwert technique encompasses the fundamental grappling actions at sword range: the pommel strike (Mordschlag), crossguard hooks, half-swording transitions, and disarms executed when the bind closes to wrestling distance. The Mordschlag — gripping the blade and striking with the pommel like a hammer — is the signature technique of Ringen am Schwert, capable of denting a helmet or stunning an armoured opponent.
Откуда происходит Standard Ringen Am Schwert?
Ringen am Schwert techniques are illustrated in numerous fifteenth-century German and Italian fight-books, with Talhoffer's 1467 Fechtbuch providing some of the most detailed depictions of armoured sword grappling. The Mordschlag technique demonstrates the medieval pragmatism of using every part of the weapon as a tool.
Разрешён ли Standard Ringen Am Schwert на соревнованиях?
Traditional martial arts: разрешён — Practiced in traditional kata/forms and weapon-specific competition under var…; IWUF: разрешён — Legal in wushu taolu if applicable; HEMA: разрешён — Legal in applicable historical weapon categories
Насколько опасен Standard Ringen Am Schwert?
Оценка опасности 9/10. Extreme — edged weapons cause fatal lacerations; historical battlefield mortality rates >30% (Amberger 1999)
Как подготовить Standard Ringen Am Schwert?
Стандартная цепочка подготовки: Assume Guard (Kamae/Hut) → Measure Distance (Ma-ai) → Initiate Cut/Thrust → Follow Through (Zanshin).
Как защититься от Standard Ringen Am Schwert?
Стандартные контрприёмы: Parry (Absetzen) — deflect the incoming blade with a counter-displacement / Void (Step Back) — withdraw from measure to avoid the cutting arc / Counter-Cut (Nachreisen) — strike into the opponent's opening during their attack.
Какие есть варианты Standard Ringen Am Schwert?
Распространённые варианты: Standard cut (primary cutting angle from the ready stance); Thrust (tsuki) (straight thrust targeting the throat, chest, or face); Rising cut (kiri-age) (upward diagonal cut from low to high); Diagonal cut (kesa-giri) (downward diagonal cut following the kimono line).
Насколько эффективен Standard Ringen Am Schwert на соревнованиях?
Ringen am Schwert techniques are allowed and used in HEMA longsword competition, though scoring varies by rule set.
Какие типичные ошибки при выполнении Standard Ringen Am Schwert?
Основные ошибки, на которые стоит обратить внимание: Transitioning to Ringen without establishing the bind first — the bind is the entry point; don't skip it / Using the crossguard hook without controlling the opponent's balance — the hook must be combined with off-balancing / Attempting disarms without proper leverage — the sword's mechanics (crossguard, grip rotation) provide the leverage; … / Dropping the sword to grapple empty-handed — maintain weapon control throughout the technique.
Какие ещё названия есть у Standard Ringen Am Schwert?
Standard Ringen Am Schwert также известен как Sutandādo Ken-jō Kumi-uchi, Basic Sword Grapple, Standard Schwertringen, Close-Quarter Sword Technique.