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Holtfreter Labs
เข้าร่วมเมื่อ 6 ก.พ. 2017
Hello! My name is Kurt Holtfreter and I am a historical martial artist who wishes to share information and perspective I have gained through training, experimentation of arms, and research. As a martial artist, I am looking to bring connection to the practitioner and the art. Studying the arms and armor of the 14th century Europe, I have learned the importance of being able to move in the foundation of my body and not wear myself down in the process; a lesson, mind you, that I had to learn the hard way. I, like many, had many misconceptions of the medieval practice of arms until I started to formally study the fundamentals. This channel is hoping to present a different perspective and enhance ones understanding or practice. Whether you are well practiced or simply interested, I hope you will find my interpretations of the functions, mechanics, and concepts of medieval arms and armor rewarding to watch. Thank you for stopping by and as always; train well and fight on...
Lessons of the Lines: Sword in Two Hands: A Look at Posta di Fenestra
This week we take a look at Fiore's third sword in two hand posta, the Posta di Fenestra. We take a look at the body structure of the position and how it translates from Abrazare to the guardia of the sword. Throughout, we will be looking at various actions for offense and defense as well as how this posta may be assumed based on situational moments that present for a single or multiple opponents as well as how it changes immediately into a 'reciprocal guard' (a Kurtism). Stay tuned for more!
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Thank you to my viewers and subscribers and for all those that have tuned into this episode! If you like this content, leave a like and a comment below! Share with a friend and spread the conversation and observation around this dynamic martial arts!
All images from www.wiktenauer.com
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Lessons of the Lines: Sword in Two Hands: A Look at the Postal di Donna
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This week we take a look at Fiore's second sword in two hand posta, the Posta di Donna. Once again, we start off by looking at the body structure of the position and how it translates throughout the rest of the manuscript from Abrazare to the guardia of the sword. Throughout, we will be looking at various actions for offense and defense as well as how this posta may be assumed based on situatio...
Lessons of the Lines: Sword in Two Hands: A Look at the Tutta Porta di Ferro
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This week we take a look at Fiore's first sword in two hand posta, the Tutta Porta di Ferro. We start off by looking at the body structure of the position and how it translates throughout the rest of the manuscript. Throughout, we will be looking at various actions for offense and defense as well as how this posta may be assumed based on situational moments that present for a single or multiple...
Lessons of the Lines: Sword in Two Hands: The Two Pillars and the Three Concepts
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This week we observe the two pillars and three concepts shared within Fiore's sword in two hand section of the Getty. These two pillars are the words Guardia and Posta, and the three concepts are pulsativa, instablie, and stabile in which Fiore uses to categorize the positions of the sword. We look at how these work within the two pillars and glean insights to the potential tactical implication...
Lessons of the Lines: Sword in Two Hands: The Anatomy Behind the Seven Blows of the Sword
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This video contains material that some viewers may find disturbing. The content is made for a mature audience and discusses anatomical wounds caused by medieval armament. This week we take a look at the anatomical considerations behind Fiore's seven blows of the sword. We look at this both in and out of armor and look to see what the Maestro conveys the effective strikes learned in Abrazare int...
Lessons of the Lines: Sword in Two Hands: A Look at Gripping the Sword
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This video covers how I see gripping of the sword in reference to Fiore's manuscripts. I share the reasons why this gripping is so effective both in and out of armor and how it might also serve to transition easier into the various sword grips depending on the situation. Stay tuned for more! Don't forget to like, subscribe, and share with a friend! Hit that bell to be notified for when more con...
Lessons of the Lines: Sword in Two Hands: Using the Six Dissimilar Guards
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This week I explore the six dissimilar guards of Fiore's Armizare with the use of a sharp sword. The additions of these guardia make the fight with a sword a lot more dynamic than is originally considered and perhaps sheds more light on the totality of Fiore's fight. In experiencing this practice, it also changes my mentality of the fight even more. The armaments of Armizare appear more and mor...
Lessons of the Lines: Sword in Two Hands: The Six Dissimilar Guards
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This week we take an initial look at the six dissimilar guards of Fiore's sword in two hands. In this video we introduce them and I share how the balance of these grips also assist in the learning to use other long arms such as the Lanza and the Azza. I share that I see these as the work up sets no different than getting stronger in fitness. It is my theory that the sword is like the 135lb benc...
Lessons of the Lines: Sword in Two Hands: Theory of Contrary and Mirrored Structure
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This week we begin the initial look at the sword in two hand section. We start with the opening paragraph that Fiore writes us and glean information regarding what the intent of his words are. In this video, I describe what I believe he is telling us regarding structures at the origin of entering and at max extensions toward an opponent. It is within this that the entirety of long armed combat ...
Lessons of the Lines: Sword in One Hand: Making the Half Sword
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This week we look at the final play of the sword in one hand and how this play might come into existence. The using of the half-sword is very effective and if used in conjunction of covering. We discuss another way of making this and discuss what we might be seeing in the image and how it might be made. Another great play to explore and understand! Stay tuned for more! Thank you to my viewers a...
Live Armament Movement: From Abrazare to Lanza: The Same Mechanics and Flow
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This is a video I put together for my students hoping to convey how it is the 6 turns, 4 steps, and the 4 posta that are the key to Fiore’s Armizare. The additions of weapons and armor only add a different function to the same mechanics. Just some flow and food for thought! Thank you for watching! Like, subscribe, and share with a friend! Hit the bell to be notified of more content! Stay safe o...
Lessons of the Lines: Sword in One Hand: Stepping on the Blade
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This week we look at the mechanics and set ups to step on the blade of the sword. We discuss footwear of the time and why this might be an important factor in the period of the 14th Century. While this image shows a straight forward individual, we look at how to step offline and how that creates the stepping on the blade that we are looking for. Stay tuned for more! Thank you to my viewers and ...
Lessons of the Lines : The Sword in One Hand : Breaking the Thrust and Taking Ground
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This week looks at the breaking of the sword and how we can achieve a throw. We also discuss what happens if the person's sword continues to rotate and sets up for a second strike. We discuss how we see elements from earlier plays of the sword in here from covering down the arm. I also discuss on how it might be possible that the person being thrown potentially is making the position of the per...
Lessons of the Lines: Sword in One Hand: Pushing the Elbow and Giving a Lethal Hug
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This week one again revisit the pushing of the elbow over the lead leg which is seen in so many other plays of dagger. This one also moves into how we might seize the back of someone after they are turned. I also see additional lessons in this as I reflect upon some Abrazare concepts of pushing the jaw the the grappling from behind. In this, I also demonstrate how to turn someone and steer them...
WMAW 2024 Class: Armizare Sword Algorithm: From Observation, to Entry, to Control
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WMAW 2024 Class: Armizare Sword Algorithm: From Observation, to Entry, to Control
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Celebrating 1000 Subscribers! Thank you so very much!
WMAW 2024 Class: Detailed Dagger: An Intimate Look Into Fiore’s Dagger Process
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WMAW 2024 Class: Detailed Dagger: An Intimate Look Into Fiore’s Dagger Process
My Passes at the 2024 Western Martial Arts Workshop
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My Passes at the 2024 Western Martial Arts Workshop
WMAW Mini Deed passes from the Triangle Sword Guild Armizare Practitioners
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WMAW Mini Deed passes from the Triangle Sword Guild Armizare Practitioners
Lessons of the Lines: Sword in One Hand: Grabbing the Pommel
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Lessons of the Lines: Sword in One Hand: Grabbing the Pommel
Lessons of the Lines: Sword in One Hand: Misdirecting into Deeper Grapples
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Lessons of the Lines: Sword in One Hand: Misdirecting into Deeper Grapples
Lessons of the Lines: Sword in One Hand: Finding the Opponent Open with a Turn of the Sword
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Lessons of the Lines: Sword in One Hand: Finding the Opponent Open with a Turn of the Sword
Lessons of the Lines: Sword in One Hand: First Play of Crossing Inside or Out
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Lessons of the Lines: Sword in One Hand: First Play of Crossing Inside or Out
Armor Continuous Sparring: Lanza, Daga, Spada
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Armor Continuous Sparring: Lanza, Daga, Spada
Lessons of the Lines: Sword in One Hand: Combinations of the Turns of the Sword and Foot
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Lessons of the Lines: Sword in One Hand: Combinations of the Turns of the Sword and Foot
Lessons of the Lines: Sword in One Hand: The Three Turns of the Sword
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Lessons of the Lines: Sword in One Hand: The Three Turns of the Sword
Sword Caliber 2.0: Explorations of Dagger and Half Sword
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Sword Caliber 2.0: Explorations of Dagger and Half Sword
Lessons of the Lines: Sword in One Hand: Scenarios of Setting up the Postion
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Lessons of the Lines: Sword in One Hand: Scenarios of Setting up the Postion
Lessons of the Lines: Sword in One Hand: Initial Observations
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Lessons of the Lines: Sword in One Hand: Initial Observations