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Early KdF Longsword Basics

A medieval knight practicing longsword techniques in an outdoor setting, featuring a detailed representation of the Zettel and master cuts, with elements of early German culture and martial arts.

Early KdF Longsword Basics Quiz

Test your knowledge of the early Kunst des Fechtens (KdF) and its foundational concepts! This quiz will challenge your understanding of the Zettel, master cuts, and the essential guards.

12 thought-provoking multiple choice questions
Learn about historical martial arts
Perfect for beginners and enthusiasts alike

12 Questions3 MinutesCreated by ThrustingSword12

Simply, what is the 'Zettel'?

Cryptic poem attributed to Liechtenauer

Cryptic Poem written by Ringeck

The oldest extant HEMA manual

An early KdF fencing manual

What are the 4 basic guards noted in the Zettel?

Ochs, Langenort, Vom Tag, and Alber

Ochs, Pflug, Alber, and Vom Tag

Langenort, Alber, Ochs, and Pflug

Schrankhut, Zornhut, Mittelhut, and Nebenhut

Which of the following is NOT a master cut?

Krumphau

Oberhau

Zornhau

Zwerchau

There are 17 Hauptstucke in the Zettel

True

False

The guard of 'Schlussel' (Key), is an essential guard in Early KdF.

True

False

There are 3 wounders, also named the 'drei wunders'. Which of these are not one of the wounders?

Cut

Slice

Thrust

Joint Lock

In the Vier Versetzen, what cut is supposed to 'break' the guard of Ochs?

Zornhau

Zwerchau

Krumphau

Oberhau

Which of the 5 master cuts is not included in the Vier Versetzen?

Krumphau

Shielhau

Oberhau

Zornhau

A basic 45 degree angle oberhau from the right uses which edge to strike?

First Edge

False Edge

Short Edge

True Edge

Which one of the following sources is considered 'Early KdF'?

Joachim Meyer

Mordherm Dietrick

Martin Peter Dobringer

Sigmund ain Ringeck

What is the best description of 'fuhlen' presented below?

The feeling or pressure present in a bind that can inform our tactics in a fight.

The energy we channel to center ourselves before combat. The European equivalent of Qi.

The name for historical blunted longswords used as training tools in the 16th century.

Another early German spelling of the Fool's Guard.

Which of the following actions or concepts are part of the Hauptstucke?

Durchlaufen

Ichlauffen

Zufechten

Vom Nacht

Dischvexel

All of them

None of them

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