Langort
Encyclopedia
Langort is a position in the German School
of historical fencing. In the Langort position, the point of the sword
is extended. The term appears first in Royal Armouries Ms. I.33.
In the system of Johannes Liechtenauer, according to Ms. Nürnberger Handschrift GNM 3227a, it is identified with vom tage as one of the four basic wards
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German school of swordsmanship
The German school of fencing is the historical system of combat taught in the Holy Roman Empire in the Late Medieval, Renaissance and Early Modern periods , as described in the Fechtbücher written at the time...
of historical fencing. In the Langort position, the point of the sword
Sword
A sword is a bladed weapon used primarily for cutting or thrusting. The precise definition of the term varies with the historical epoch or the geographical region under consideration...
is extended. The term appears first in Royal Armouries Ms. I.33.
In the system of Johannes Liechtenauer, according to Ms. Nürnberger Handschrift GNM 3227a, it is identified with vom tage as one of the four basic wards
Ward (fencing)
A ward or guard is a defensive position in the German school of swordsmanship. In Royal Armouries Ms. I.33 the concept is rendered as custodia "guard"....
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