Liechtenauer’s Zettel | Distance Pt. 1 - Start, Middle, End

Seeing that what is regarded as the earliest Zettel source (3227a), with clear earnest fighting, and Joachim Meyer’s later 1570 book, both have the Beginning, Middle and End concept. I decided to make the bold statement that this was likely taught throughout the generations. No other system or concept replaces this in most Zettel sources where it’s absent. And in my opinion it fits with the system and plays and advice. So I do think this concept was what was always taught, “Starting the exchange, doing your “work“ in the Middle, then being sure to always have an Ending.“ Its a pretty basic fencing concept. So if you’ve never heard of it, I encourage you to read the 3227a intro, as well as Chapter 0, 1, and 6 of Meyer’s Art of Combat. General distance: