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Glossary for HEMA
HEMA: 2 documented terms. Of those: physical and biomechanical principle (1), tactics, timing and mindset (1). Among them Bind, Vor, Nach, Indes.
BindBinden
The moment in historical fencing when the blades of both fencers touch and stay in contact. The fencer feels whether the opponent presses strongly or weakly.
Physical and biomechanical principle Germany
Vor, Nach, IndesVor / Nach / Indes
GermanyA trio of timing terms in German fencing: who holds the initiative (Vor), who reacts (Nach), and the moment when the initiative can be gained (Indes).
Tactics, timing and mindset Germany