In this video, Ottawa Swordplay head instructor Craig leads you through a half hour solo drill class for longsword. This week's focus is on the Speaking Window (Sprechfenster), and how we can do the hidden strikes by moving through the Speaking Window Techniques in this class include the Counterstrike (Zornhau) from the Tower Guard, the Thwarter (Twerchau) from the Gate Guard, the Waker (Krumphau) from the Boar Guard, and the Shielder (Shielhau) from the Ox Guard, and the Counterstrike from the Barrier (Schranckhut) Guard.

This video was recorded live on June 12th, 2021. This video was filmed following the public health precautions required for video production in Ontario during the April 2021 shutdown.

Online members of Ottawa Swordplay can join the live class to ask questions and make suggestions for future classes. When permitted under Public Health rules, we are offering a small selection of in-person, physically distanced, indoor and outdoor classes for both novices and experienced students. Learn more and sign up at www.OttawaSwordplay.com .