Does It Matter?

"Strength isn’t All That Matters When It Comes to Using a Sword" is an assertion that has become predominant with this combative hobby. In more basic terms, it can be said that the weaker combatant can easily defeat his or her stronger opponent. In unearthing the reality behind this claim, the article will delve into showing that move-sets, techniques and even speed play a pivotal role for any student of the world of sword dueling.

Evidently, Yes!

In demystifying the notion that strength matters more in sword combat, is the portrayal that a lighter person who seems weaker can defeat a stronger opponent. How? As a sword enthusiast, you can look at this scenario where you are being trained by a smaller, yet an advanced person and shockingly the size and strength advantaged got negated by them who seemed weaker and lighter. Such gives a new perspective on how sword fighting overcomes the strength difference through one thing, and that is technique.

Technique and Speed Play Huge Roles

Talking about technique brings a lot of aspects in place, but in this, let the focus be on game plan. With a proper game plan, a seemingly weaker individual will roll stronger people. Using a tactical plan, they will just seek to stay comfortable in positions of the control. They will immediately shift to closed guard any time they need to regain focus. They will, therefore, maintain a dominant position for long gaining stability as the stronger opponent struggles to roll them over. At such instances, the weaker combatant will concentrate on shutting them down early faster rather than engaging in defense. Even as the stronger opponent tends to trump all the sword mechanics and leverage that the weaker combatant uses, he will just maintain his dominant position, just ready to strike as the stronger person struggles to learn where to be comfortable using their sword.

The Kind of Move-set is Key

Next, are the move-set that the weaker persons can find alluring and easy to use in defeating their opponents. From a direct thrust to a quick block and counter, to keep your feet moving and your sword direction in perfect harmony with your moves, there are ways to utilize different move-sets to win a sword duel.

Quick Final Thoughts

A blend of technique, speed, and an accurate and efficient move-set will ensure that even as you get perceived as a weaker combatant, you can still use these provisions to have a mechanical advantage over the stronger opponent as you further amplify your input force by a little of your sheer strength. At the end of the day, the totality that exists with success in sword fighting is just a dichotomy of various aspects such as technique and move-sets, and not strength in entirety.