Step 1 of 3Liechtenauer tradition, 15th c.
Folio 1rGerman (Liechtenauer)
Überlauffen
— overrunning
Overrunning. When they cut low, you do not parry — you arrive first from above along a structurally dominant line.
The verse names Überlauffen as the answer to any attack to the lower body. Raise the hands and cut straight down — your high line arrives first and from a position of leverage. If they try to rise to meet you, step offline and cut to the side opened by their reach.
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Sie schlagen unten
— they cut low
The opponent commits to a cut or thrust at your legs or lower body — their head and arms are now uncovered.
Next → Raise your hands, do not parry · step 2: Hände hoch
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