Swordsmanship: The Basic Types of Defense

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In this video I'm giving an introduction to fundamental basics of how to defend against sword attacks in historical European martial arts. The types of defensive action I'm discussing are evasion, blocking, parrying, and counters / active parries.
I'm hoping it might be helpful or inspirational to new HEMA practitioners, video game animators, movie choreographers, etc.
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@themagikarpmaster4105 5 жыл бұрын

"this is my evil twin" Proceeds to beat the shizt out of him.

@felipestifens6685 5 жыл бұрын

Follow the River hahahahaha he's not evil, he's just been pushed around for too long LOL

@Sicarius_Avindar 5 жыл бұрын

Makes you wonder who is really the evil twin

@schechter01 4 жыл бұрын

He isn't evil, just misunderstood.

@whocares8910 4 жыл бұрын

Schechter Arts so true

@mymom7301 3 жыл бұрын

@earth.otherwise8657 5 жыл бұрын

I love evil Skall. So evil he doesn't even cast a shadow.

@ElliWoelfin 5 жыл бұрын

Llaks is pretty great.

@madao7865 5 жыл бұрын

He _is_ the shadow.

@darthXreven 5 жыл бұрын

he's so evil that he uses a sword that has no pommel he's so evil he once ate 3 crunchy chicks he's so evil....that his own shadow ran away LOLZ

@1kantreed203 5 жыл бұрын

Earth.Otherwise he reminds me of all the edgy teens in high school

@CoffeeSnep 5 жыл бұрын

I guess he must be a vampire or something.

@firestorm165 5 жыл бұрын

"Types of defense" Form 3 lightsaber practitioners: *heavy breathing*

@bobnib2328 5 жыл бұрын

Heh

@ajanifenty7203 4 жыл бұрын

Pretty sure form three is soresu

@tyrfang 4 жыл бұрын

Makashi is form 2

@sirxarounthefrenchy7773 4 жыл бұрын

I see you're a man of culture as well

@No-ms3hj 4 жыл бұрын

Form 3 is soresu, famous for Kenobi while form 2 is Makashi, famous for dooku. Form 3 is very defensive and was originally made for deflecting blasters. In duels, an experienced Form 3 user would slowly weather the attacker's stamina and patience. Meanwhile, Makashi was made *to* duel. Graceful and minimalist, Makashi is akin to fencing techniques and uses the user's grace and Minimalist moments to attack, react, and Dodge faster and more effectively. Both are pretty epic forms

@alfatazer_8991 5 жыл бұрын

If good Skall is a Pommel Wizard does that mean Evil Skall is a Dark Katana Wizard?

@benerdick_cumberbiatch 5 жыл бұрын

Alfatazer _ Evil Skall is a Dark Pommel Wizard.

@b4ttlemast0r 5 жыл бұрын

Dark Katana is an OP Wep in TABG

@frankknox9127 5 жыл бұрын

Alfatazer _ Good question.

@lemmegetuuh7716 5 жыл бұрын

Your profile pic is uh..let's just say I like that artist lol

@lemmegetuuh7716 5 жыл бұрын

Terence Fletcher it's not appropriate,there are kids here lol

@Daimon-X 5 жыл бұрын

Skallagrim: The Clone Wars...

@thenerscylla2388 5 жыл бұрын

Daimon X topical

@dilonr9745 5 жыл бұрын

Its treason then

@Siegmernes 4 жыл бұрын

I'm very angry that you didn't use the chance to call it Skall wars: The Clone wars xD

@rogersy6742 4 жыл бұрын

Siegmernes i was thinking the same thing lol

@Madwizardx2000 3 жыл бұрын

Execute order 66

@KageRyuu6 5 жыл бұрын

But which is truly the evil one here? The one who we are told is evil? Or the one that remorselessly bullies the other? lol

@NDOhioan 4 жыл бұрын

If you end him rightly, you will be just like him.

@TalnsScar 4 жыл бұрын

"Either we die a hero or live long enough to become a villain."

@skitariiranger4346 3 жыл бұрын

From my point of view the Jedi are wrong

@fixfaxer3 5 жыл бұрын

Really enjoyed the editing of this video.

@Skallagrim 5 жыл бұрын

It was too freaking time consuming and I ended up still stuck editing in the middle of the night on several days. So I'm glad folks enjoy it.

@SomeGuy1117 5 жыл бұрын

Sykkel_Knut +

@seraphim1210 5 жыл бұрын

Skallagrim enjoy it? Are you kidding? It's awesome, entertaining and I love it. The whole lex thing was awesome! Great job, sir skallagrim!

@Skallagrim 5 жыл бұрын

Thanks. It's Llaks by the way (Skall spelled backwards). :)

@Gman-109 5 жыл бұрын

My favorite video you've made so far - kids love it too, now they're googling how to edit a video like this. Very well done, informative and entertaining both.

@michettk2125 5 жыл бұрын

Couldn’t pay much attention to what you said, had way to much fun with the twin.

@pleasenohate7505 5 жыл бұрын

You had fun with his twin?👬🏻

@ezekielshorizon6 3 жыл бұрын

This sounds like a porno plot 😳

@shaneziegler2555 Ай бұрын

Ayyyo

@H4Di-4D3L 5 жыл бұрын

You need to bring your clone more often in your videos.

@milesmatheson1142 5 жыл бұрын

*twin

@abdallhmohamed6442 5 жыл бұрын

Agreed

@M4x0L4VV 5 жыл бұрын

Doubt you will see him a lot, that looks like a lot of editing to sync everything as well as Skall did. But agreed that was awesome

@errorcode1sm399 5 жыл бұрын

5:38 so skilled his sword goes through the opponent’s sword

@daedalus5253 2 жыл бұрын

Ghost sword👻

@caravan3636 2 жыл бұрын

Like in movies, except the blade goes thru plate armour.

@elementalarcano 4 ай бұрын

It is a op power

@yerbadeldiablo6751 5 жыл бұрын

Making this video had to be really strange experience.

@donmosquito7868 5 жыл бұрын

Skal always wanted to be an actor.

@setiawansetiawan5103 5 жыл бұрын

one can see that from his ancient videos

@remington2216 5 жыл бұрын

This is very true. It's his inner desire.

@johan.ohgren 5 жыл бұрын

Only he's to much of an introvert to actually be one..

@Ninjamanhammer 5 жыл бұрын

5:38 Skall is such a good swordsman he can strike through the blade of his opponent!

@venator5 5 жыл бұрын

Ninjamanhammer Noo he just glitched though the sword.

@irpsicologiayeducaciongrup8251 5 жыл бұрын

Ninjamanhammer It's Ghost Sword, a lv 100 ability for the Swordmaster. It basically an unblockable hit that also ignores armor. It's very spammable.

@Ninjamanhammer 5 жыл бұрын

I hope they'll nerf it in the next patch.

@irpsicologiayeducaciongrup8251 5 жыл бұрын

Ninjamanhammer Yeah, that i hope

@josephthompson1983 5 жыл бұрын

No wonder Llaks is evil, you do nothing but make him look bad in your videos.

@kaimagnus5760 5 жыл бұрын

Joseph Thompson Are we sure Llaks is actually the evil one? Lol

@PALWolfOS 5 жыл бұрын

He llaks the freedom to branch out and do his own thing - and he’s salty about it

@rainmod8681 5 жыл бұрын

Joshua Samm You sir are a genius at puns

@Anino_Makata 4 жыл бұрын

Although, he has only made 2 official appearances in the channel, so far (3, if we're counting Skall's latest katana review). So, we can't say that for sure.

@clementbeziat7198 5 жыл бұрын

I was writing a scene where one character is about to explain to another how to defend herself with a sword and you post this video at the exact same time... Are you god ?

@shawnwolf5961 5 жыл бұрын

Clément Béziat When he wears his hair down he does look like Norse Jesus!

@clementbeziat7198 5 жыл бұрын

I prefer his evil self tho, 'cause you know... He is evil and stuff

@reedy_9619 5 жыл бұрын

Oh un francophone Vraisemblablement

@clementbeziat7198 5 жыл бұрын

En effet, ravi de voir que je ne suis pas le seul :)

@CoffeeSnep 5 жыл бұрын

Hey! I'm doing that in my book! Stop stealing my generic ideas!

@TheStygian 5 жыл бұрын

So evil he doesn't have a proper shadow. You got me there! Lol

@vedymin1 5 жыл бұрын

At least he's not sparkling in the sun you know :)

@jestfullgremblim8002 2 жыл бұрын

@@vedymin1 haha

@ErixOn 5 жыл бұрын

I am an editor and it baffles me, how he arranged every swing and clang to connect so well. This is some top notch stuff!

@Skytreader331 10 ай бұрын

It’s probably his brother 😉

@liamz0325 5 жыл бұрын

Being attacked in a dark alley with a sword happens to me everyday!

@CoffeeSnep 5 жыл бұрын

BloodMoth you should probably tell the police about that...

@kaimagnus5760 5 жыл бұрын

Maybe you should end him rightly so the guy stops coming back for more.

@hussienshinobido7909 5 жыл бұрын

Bloodborne-Dark souls?

@thecrabempire5767 4 жыл бұрын

Ethan Metcalf you do realize it was a joke right?

@vardmardrhrolfskogr9009 4 жыл бұрын

Bruh same😂

@qwertycal1707 5 жыл бұрын

Does your evil twin make evil hema videos?

@reedy_9619 5 жыл бұрын

With two bucklers?

@xluca1701 5 жыл бұрын

Reedy_ Worse... with Katanas

@surgeeo1406 5 жыл бұрын

I so want this to be real...

@scottmacgregor3444 5 жыл бұрын

Don't forget the spinning and jumping.

@loreseer9553 5 жыл бұрын

Oh yes, those flashy movie ones especially...

@zubetube7111 5 жыл бұрын

“I’m so evil I don’t even have a shadow” 10 million IQ

@blackfin2389 5 жыл бұрын

Evil Skall should do a Q&A and give his opinions on certain fighting techniques

@Skallagrim 5 жыл бұрын

Hmm... I like the idea. :)

@bretalvarez3097 5 жыл бұрын

That's some top notch editing Skalla

@shawnwolf5961 5 жыл бұрын

I love this video and the format of having your evil "twin!" Please do more of these! "Watch out, flying pommel" LMFAO, I laughed so hard 😂😂

@lordfawful2329 3 жыл бұрын

I read this as I saw saw that part. Strange coincidence.

@corvax8644 5 жыл бұрын

Why are you making this so complicated? Just press down B

@brutalbruciexadr8730 5 жыл бұрын

I know of only one technique. This sword technique has guaranteed my success in many battles. This technique has enabled me to become the super tough and super edgy man I am today. This technique is known as... RB RB RB RB RB RB RB RB RB RB RB

@XianWangTheo 4 жыл бұрын

in japan it were L1

@killerbug05 3 жыл бұрын

Okay orochi 😂

@froschnmaximus9108 5 жыл бұрын

....is this magick or CGI.... well done Skall, love it.

@milesmatheson1142 5 жыл бұрын

Both? Magick CGI?

@thomasromans8813 5 жыл бұрын

Obviously

@bosknight7837 5 жыл бұрын

Froschn Maximus Yes

@Lvl1assassin 3 жыл бұрын

Low mana

@LarryGarfieldCrell 5 жыл бұрын

Skall's video editing skills have improved dramatically. As has his script writing. More Evil Skall!

@zackS11099 5 жыл бұрын

"Stop moaning!" "Pfft, it hurts man..." This video is too good, it needs more views. 😂

@kingduckie9135 3 жыл бұрын

When your master cuts are so strong they faze through your opponent's blade and hits them

@lordjs9726 5 жыл бұрын

This is the best Skall and Skall 2 video this far. In others it doesn't look like second Skall is there for real. In this one it does 'cause there's no tiny edge around him or such stuff that tell you that he was added in post production.

@przemyslawwoznica5981 5 жыл бұрын

Hey he is real.He has just come from the other dimension.

@Aan-kun 3 жыл бұрын

My favorite is the "oh shit defence"

@opguidler 5 жыл бұрын

well i must say that this vid has the perfect balance between being funny and being infomational. thanks a lot for such entertaining content skall

@Black7apex23 5 жыл бұрын

Okay now i actually want to know how Skallagrim made such good editing that it actually convinces me evil skall is really there, and hollywood with all their money and exp cant do it half as good???

@necromancer6405 2 жыл бұрын

What about Parent Trap?

@ottomansipahi8208 5 жыл бұрын

this is not pro editing, this is magic

@Tearakan 5 жыл бұрын

I understand why he isn’t showing use ways to end opponents rightly. It is far too dangerous for all involved.

@deathbyastonishment7930 5 жыл бұрын

Tearakan there's no such thing as a practice pommel

@lucascastro2802 5 жыл бұрын

Even a practice pommel would be enough to end him rightly, there's no way a pommel can be even near weak enough to not cause serious damage

@alelarsen99 5 жыл бұрын

"a flying pommel" I died Dude you can be proud: awesome editing, very interesting, and even funny

@metzfit8733 3 жыл бұрын

Practicing for toy lightsaber fights with my friends.

@BE02Raziel 5 жыл бұрын

Still abusing your clones I see. (Love these video effects you're going for recently. Must be quite a lot of work but the pay off is definitely worth it. Loving your work as always.)

@mypa_pf 3 жыл бұрын

THANK YOU SO MUCH OMG. most of the videos that i have watched for animating swords, they never give credit to the animators usually. also, thank you for teaching me a few blocking poses, or you probably know it as just a sword fighting move.

@DanzieReviews 5 жыл бұрын

Great work Skall! :) And thanks for letting me be involved with the video. It was a beautiful day at the beach!

@loreman2803 5 жыл бұрын

A question: would cutting above the brow to cause blood to blind the opponent be considered viable

@Max-qy6ej 5 жыл бұрын

If you managed to cut them above the brow with a sword/axe, they're most likely dead or seriously injured.

@loreman2803 5 жыл бұрын

Max I mean like a nick

@fattiger6957 5 жыл бұрын

I assume if you are already able to cut the brow, you should be able to do considerably more damage than just making your opponent bleed. With enough force you should be able to at the very least cause a concussion and some major bleeding. At the most you would be able to take the skull cap off.

@kamirostorino9416 5 жыл бұрын

welll probably salamander meaned more of a scratch. Yes. wounds on the forehead are bleeding much even when minor. but no... if you can hit your enemy in the head it's better to just hit all the way. But you probably have to deal with helmet first...

@shawnwolf5961 5 жыл бұрын

I mean, it works in MMA. Ever watch a fighter when a jab cuts into their brow? If the bleeding is too severe and they can't get it to stop, they will even stop the match. Not sure why. But I've seen MMA matches where it definitely seems that the blood in the eyes is effecting their depth perception at very least.

@michalsliwczak 5 жыл бұрын

Loved the idea (and execution) of Llaks! Keep up the good work :)

@ObsoleteVodka 5 жыл бұрын

I like how you are using that beach for sparring demonstrations more frequently. I always thought that's a kickass background for a swordfight!

@metime00 5 жыл бұрын

Your raw videomaking skills have improved so much. The timing and editing with evil skall are just great

@sebastiansibley7357 5 жыл бұрын

Can we talk about this top notch editing plz like at first I thought the sound effects were real

@jeevesvargus5353 5 жыл бұрын

Sebastian Sibley, dude I know. And the editing of the two shots together is SEAMLESS. Absolute masterpiece

@eldaxeruskalocraw4213 5 жыл бұрын

The editing is just so good, and that's a very useful video. Could you talk about defensive moves with other weapons, like maces or axes?

@pahsunnaruu 5 жыл бұрын

Love seeing skal flex his new editing- I mean newly found twin brother

@DiscoBoi 3 жыл бұрын

Dude your videos are so cool! I've always been interested in these kinda things but couldn't find a video to explain it all. Now I've found an entire channel!

@BenDover-ez1lh 5 жыл бұрын

I sword fight with my friends and this was pretty fun watching

@Ranstone 5 жыл бұрын

Having done special effects since age 12 (I'm in my 20s now) I really appreciate the work that went into the Matte's in this. mattes are a VFX artist's most powerful tool. No joke.

@Axl_Ericsson 5 жыл бұрын

The good Skall is the master of pommel throwing, the evil Skall is the master of the reversed grip katana. Who wins? You decide! Btw, you are a legend for that editing

@rasiabsgamingcorner2258 5 жыл бұрын

I loved this video skall don't let KZfaq get you down man keep up the great work I love this channel and I've been watching it for years

@DavidGonzalez-iq4dd 5 жыл бұрын

That edition is nice af Edit: Editing*

@irgendwer3610 5 жыл бұрын

editing*, edition is something else

@milesmatheson1142 5 жыл бұрын

You don't know what he meant. Maybe he really did mean to say "Edition".

@irgendwer3610 5 жыл бұрын

edition of what? edition would make no sense in this context, while editing would make much more sense seeing as this video blends 2 skalls really well (and also everyone on the comments are talking about the editing too)

@DavidGonzalez-iq4dd 5 жыл бұрын

Sorry guys i didn't know that word in English, im learning xD That was akward, thx for the correction

@JollyJaro 4 жыл бұрын

"You're a rock!" Haha, love that.

@jacoblovorn5196 5 жыл бұрын

Hey Skallagrim 2 things. 1 that twin thing is genius I hope we see more of that. 2 can you recommend where I can find any metal practice swords. Oh here’s a third thing I hope you hit 1 million soon you deserve it.

@eainjones9509 5 жыл бұрын

I'm so impressed by the editing in this video Skal, you did a great job

@runakovacs4759 5 жыл бұрын

Save for the penetrating sword, that was some pretty well done editing and timing!

@Gryflir 5 жыл бұрын

_Skallagrim has entered the frame_

@Yoshgunn 5 жыл бұрын

The timing on the attacks is really well done here. I'm shocked you got it so accurate. Great editing! Liked and saved for later. (Definitely using this for game design research)

@user-qs4dp9ju1z 5 жыл бұрын

Gawd, that is the best HEMA knowlege channel that I've ever seen. Both funny and informative. I love it.

@EthNet34756 5 жыл бұрын

this twin needs to make more appearances

@brianknezevich9894 5 жыл бұрын

Excellent video editing to make the evil twin!

@davidmanning4759 5 жыл бұрын

Great edit Skall. The contact was very convincing. Also really great information keep up the great work

@Gnome_Dome1 10 ай бұрын

I play blade and sorcery all the time so I’ve always wanted to learn how to properly fight with the sword very useful video

@madao7865 5 жыл бұрын

9:19 Mordhau against an unarmored opponent? Come on Skall. You know better >:D

@Keegstar 4 жыл бұрын

Me with my toy lightsaber: LETS GET DOWN TO BUSINESS

@wandamaximilf3324 3 жыл бұрын

I just have a wooden sword that's been chewed by my dog

@killerbug05 3 жыл бұрын

@@wandamaximilf3324 the Chad weapon

@DreamFireNostalgia 5 жыл бұрын

one of the best videos so far! well done skall! especially with the clone video edit majik you pulled off!

@deigon708 5 жыл бұрын

I loved the editing here. Great job Skal!

@TemujinKahn 5 жыл бұрын

Skall, you should play m&b warband on the other channel!

@MikaelKKarlsson 5 жыл бұрын

Look, it´s Skalls cousin from Munich!

@Reikaenkami 5 жыл бұрын

Your content has gotten a lot better recently, the new edits are entertaining

@NagaTales 5 жыл бұрын

"You're a rock." - Evil Skall Excellent verbal jab. 10/10 entertainment factor.

@charizard25. 5 жыл бұрын

04:29 Oh I know this well from Kingdom Come: Deliverance...

@Fanthom27 5 жыл бұрын

FLYING POMMEL EXIST !!

@Valdo0511 5 жыл бұрын

Can I just say that I looooove how well you choreograph yourself to be able to demonstrate the moves with 2 Skalls? Just freaking great, plus the humour is always something to thank for.

@TheInfiniteFrequency 5 жыл бұрын

This video is so great Skall! I love the style in this one. Probably takes more time to make but feels more high quality content. It's fun and interesting to listen and learn from your videos. Keep doing what you're doing. You're awesome!

@superpinger6663 5 жыл бұрын

Poor evil Skall

@Sunsaparilla 5 жыл бұрын

Doing anything special for 1,000,000 subs?

@youremakingprogress144 2 жыл бұрын

The timing with the Llaks interactions was impressively done! Also, I enjoyed the easy-to-understand explanation of the basic defense types. Great work.

@dmshampton 5 жыл бұрын

The edits are unreal. Fantastic work.

@cyberbrawler-brawlstars462 3 жыл бұрын

I'm learning this in lockdown with my evil twin(my brother)

@corwinhyatt519 5 жыл бұрын

I hope you had fun making this vid, you got me laughing and smiling. :) Beautiful Nerf gun conversion too.

@KiraSlith 5 жыл бұрын

Corwin Hyatt Ohey, its that nerf gun Drac made him. good to see it's still around. :D

@reanamet1901 5 жыл бұрын

Absolutely great video, Skal. The editing makes it one of your best videos IMO.

@TheBetterRianq 5 жыл бұрын

Actually impressed with how seamless Laks has been edited in. Good job!

@fattiger6957 5 жыл бұрын

I was wondering about the murder stroke. Since you have to flip your sword over and grip the blade, I assume it is something that you only do when you opponent is staggered and not actively engaging you. So it's more of a 'finishing move' than a during-combat move? P.S. Love this type of video. Hema videos tend to be a little clinical, but you made them very entertaining.

@runakovacs4759 5 жыл бұрын

I'd think you don't enter murder stroke from a standard grip, but more from already halfswording. Considering the situation at hand I mean.

@beardfistthegoldenone7273 5 жыл бұрын

Be me Be practising katana technique Look at phone Skall posts video Life is good

@beardfistthegoldenone7273 5 жыл бұрын

Dom Brown Don't worry, I modified it to have a pommel.

@les_larmes_d_un_hibou 5 жыл бұрын

i really hope this video gets way more views, you truly deserve it!!! the editing is so impressive and so funny!!! you must have put some great effort into it!!! i just discovered this channel by accident, and i'm amazed at how great the content is, i'm starting to learn so much more, and in an interesting way!!! it really made me way more interested in Swordfighting and medieval content.

@jmarkfry 5 жыл бұрын

This is my first video that I'm commenting on and I've watched multiple of your videos. This one has by far shown the most effort and I loved that you went to such lengths to provide such amazing content. Don't let the KZfaq overlords get you down, Skall. You're doing an amazing job and I'll continue to be a fan for as long as you make videos. Keep it up!

@thesupremegodofcapitalism4359 5 жыл бұрын

Damn! Your twin looks just like you!

@snowmanleblanc6053 5 жыл бұрын

it's yet a new world wonder

@Tearakan 5 жыл бұрын

More evil Skal!

@michaelsalazar2366 5 жыл бұрын

honestly, your editing is so impressive.

@UtmostGorilla 5 жыл бұрын

Evil Skall was amazing! Super clever and charmingly funny :3 I really like the idea of bringing more "characters" into the show, whether it be guests or alter egos!