Paulus Hector Mair #Poleaxe No.7

This is an interpretation of #poleaxe play 7 from Paulus Hector Mair's enormous compendium of martial arts teachings "Opus Amplissimum de Arte Athletica" (MSS Dresd.C.93/C.94). ⭣⭣⭣ More information available below ⭣⭣⭣ Training Manual: https://is.gd/qiKpd5 Source: http://wiktenauer.com/wiki/Paulus_Hector_Mair Dresden I Transcription (1540s) by Pierre-Henry Bas English Translation by Per Magnus Haaland Fencer: Fabian & Christian --A breaking in with the axe When you enter before your opponent, then stand straight with your feet together holding your axe raised up with both hands before your face. Step forward with your left foot and strike him in the head with the blade of your axe [1]. If he were to do this to you, then strike against his strike and parry this way. Then you move in the lower end over his right arm and press your opponent's axe and yours together with your right hand. Then, turn to your right and you will pull his axe rather painfully out of his hands [2]. If he breaks in in the same way and wants to take your axe from you, then leg him do so, and grab hold on the outside of his right armpit with your left hand, and push him away forcefully as you grab hold of the axe with the right hand again and step back. Then strike a death strike to his head with the blade [3].