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| − | Alber ("Fool's Guard") is one of the [[Vier Leger]] ("four guards") taught by [[Johannes Liechtenauer]] and promoted by his students | + | Alber ("Fool's Guard") is one of the [[Vier Leger]] ("four guards") taught by [[Johannes Liechtenauer]] and promoted by his students. |
Alber is formed by placing one foot forward, and the point of the sword towards the ground between one's self and one's opponent with the [[short edge]] upward. It is used to encourage opponents to attack so that their blows may be [[Vier Versetzen|displaced]]. | Alber is formed by placing one foot forward, and the point of the sword towards the ground between one's self and one's opponent with the [[short edge]] upward. It is used to encourage opponents to attack so that their blows may be [[Vier Versetzen|displaced]]. | ||
[[Category:Guards]][[Category:German Guards]][[Category:Vier Leger]] | [[Category:Guards]][[Category:German Guards]][[Category:Vier Leger]] | ||
Revision as of 19:36, 5 October 2015
Alber ("Fool's Guard") is one of the Vier Leger ("four guards") taught by Johannes Liechtenauer and promoted by his students.
Alber is formed by placing one foot forward, and the point of the sword towards the ground between one's self and one's opponent with the short edge upward. It is used to encourage opponents to attack so that their blows may be displaced.
