Cutting the “X” Pattern – Quiz – Swordplay Masterclass

The foot lands at the same time that…

the blow ends at the bottom.

the sword comes to rest on the shoulder.

the blow begins.

The momentum of the sword…

can carry the sword up to the opposite shoulder.

stops the sword at the top and bottom.

makes it difficult to follow one cut with another.

To flow from one cut to the other…

omits the pause at your shoulder.

is easier if the sword stops after each blow.

is not important once the feet start moving.

Cutting the "X" Pattern – Quiz