Running Through Opponents On The Field- Sword Technique

The Sword Techniques used by medieval & Asian warriors that are the most effective, are what separates the best competitors from the rest of the pack. The sword technique we will speak about today is Running Through Your Opponent.

Many have asked what the sword technique, Running Through Your Opponent is about. This is one technique that is exactly what it sounds like. This medieval sword technique is used to close distance, block, parry, attack, & keep moving into the heart of battle. It is most useful in mass combat, or to just get out of a dangerous pack situation. This is due to the nature of your attack & move style of fighting with this technique.

The First Scenario:

See yourself on the front lines of a mass medieval battle. Both armies charging toward one other. A few yards away your opponent throws a strike for your head with a high diagonal (otherwise known as the zornhow) cut. During this cut you will keep running in & block their attack (close the distance & block) to prevent your own swift death. At this time their blade is caught by your attack allowing you to cut into their abdomen as you run past their body & follow up with a second blow to their back. The entire time looking forward for your next opponent.

This will is not always fatal to your opponent, though is will disable them so that your second line can finish the job. This sword technique will be great to help with your team win at combat.

The Second Scenario:

See yourself flanked by two to ten enemies, all swords drawn. You quickly spot the weak link in their group & charge into them. You swing your sword from a tail guard (a low guard with you sword tip to your side) to knock their weapon asside (close distance & parry). As you continue to step forward, your pommel meets the face of your opponent (attack). Thus allowing you to keep moving away from the surrounding attack.

There are few groups that can teach this effectively, though I strongly suggest that you find a local western (or Asian) martial arts group to teach you this technique if you want to dominate the battle field.

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