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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