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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.
The Alber can be used to fool the opponent making him think that you are at the end of your power. This can also be seen in the german term "veralbern" (to fool someone) which probably yields from this guard.
Achille Marozzo, Alber with Longsword
Achille Marozzo, Alber with Longsword
Left person stands in Alber.
