Lowering to Cut Low

“If you were to cut those cuts which are directed toward their upper body with your body sunk down low, you would shorten your strike. The same applies if you were to cut low and remain with your body upright and high. Your cut would not only be shortened, but you would also completely expose your upper body.“ Joachim Meyer, 1570 Translated by Rebecca Garber #hema #sword #hema #fencing #martialarts #shorts