Advanced Attacks

Prerequisite:
You must have taken Range & Placement before taking this lesson.

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Points of safety

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  • One Attack Will Do: There’s no need to overwhelm an opponent with a flurry of strikes when one attack will do.

General Points

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  • Lots of Targets: However you break down the basic targets, there are many more targets than just the head, neck, torso, arms, and legs. Take advantage of all of them.
  • A Block Isn’t Always the End: When your opponent’s sword makes contact with your blade, it doesn’t always mean they’ve blocked your attack. You can potentially push through or redirect your attack.
  • The Moment to Strike: Your attacks shouldn’t be random. There are proper moments to strike that will give you a higher chance of success. These moments have an infinite number of variations. Watch for things like:
    • Preparatory Breaths
    • Mid-step
    • Resets
    • After a Block/Strike
    • During a Strike
    • Winding Up
    • Loss of Focus
    • Out of Tempo
    • Sword Dips
    • Release of Tension Between Swords (Strong/Weak)
    • Etc…
  • Hinging: A strike doesn’t always have to be in a straight line. A hinge is any attack that uses your body mechanics and angles to strike differently than on-line.
  • How to Get Past Their Defense: Every opponent has a unique defense and your advanced attack should be designed specifically for them.
  • What to Expect Afterwards: Whether you land the shot or not after you strike, continue fighting until your opponent reacts to what happened. Train your response to not stop and prepare your own reactions so you can live through every exchange.

Training Ideas

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Assessment

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