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Alber

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Alber ("Fool's Guard") is one of the Vier Leger ("four guards") taught by Johannes Liechtenauer and promoted by his students.

Alber is formed by placing one foot forward, and the point of the sword towards the ground between one's self and one's opponent with the short edge upward. It is used to encourage opponents to attack so that their blows may be displaced.