My first florysh attempt (Video) - comments?

[Jonathan Newhall]

Heh, I tried that once and didn't remain upright enough (I ended up extending so far that my head was forward instead of up) and got smashed in the head with what I think was a krumphau or zornhau. My neck is still a bit stiff four months later, so I've been careful about overextending myself ever since!

[Tim Ingersoll]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tsGU5KI1 ... re=related

This video certainly shows why Liechtenauer advises to strike from the side rather than moving strait at your opponent.


Tim

[Sean Gallagher]

Great first attempt.

I think most of them had my criticisms covered, but i want to stress the footwork.

I think if you slowed down the speed of the florysh just a hair, you would have time for your footwork to catch up with your body. Often times i saw a disconnect between your hands/sword and your feet/lowerbody. All your power is going to come from manipulating all your body weight into your sword.

So keep your footwork solid. Also. Show some levels. When you went offline, you stayed high, and you almost jumped to the side. And while there are certainly times where that is appropriate. THat's not the only way you go offline. I'd like to see you get lower, bend your knees a little, especially when you go offline with a krump or zwerch.

That's my two cents.