The five Master Strikes were/are also called Secret Strikes. If used correctly, these strikes combine offense and defense in one single move.

These were advocated by German fencing masters of the Liechtenauer Lineage because they could end the fight immediately.

This video shows a series of counters which evolves from the Zornhau Ort of Level IV.

The five Master Strikes were/are also called Secret Strikes. If used correctly, these strikes combine offense and defense in one single move. These were advocated by German fencing masters of the Liechtenauer Lineage because they could end the fight immediately.