How to fight single combat with the viking shield | 5 - Defence

Welcome to my new shield combat tutorial for beginners and advanced fighters. In this episode we talk about the fundamentals of defence and how to survive in the Nach. For a more detailed discussion about Vor and Nach have a look here: https://www.keithfarrell.net/blog/202....

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How to fight single combat with the viking shield
0 - Get Fit • How to fight single combat with the viking...
1 - Stance and Posture • How to fight single combat with the viking...
2 - Of Strikes and Thrusts • How to fight single combat with the viking...
3 - Footwork • How to fight single combat with the viking...
4 - Offense • How to fight single combat with the viking...
5 - Defence • How to fight single combat with the viking...
6 - Shield Binding • How to fight single combat with the viking...

If you are a beginner and still struggle to handle the shield, have a look at my recent exercise-video:
• How to fight single combat with the viking...

If you are interested how sparring in the combat reconstruction system does look like, here you go:
• Viking combat with sword and shield

For a brief overview on archaeological finds of viking age scandinavian roundshields: