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Kaibashi Shintaro wrote:Uh.... backpedaling is fine, but I've noticed too many fighters red or otherwise, get too linear in motion.
Here's something else to try out.
Try moving on the Z-axis.... sidestepping.
This is advice that I would only offer to my enemies. Backpedalling is a weak choice to make in almost every situation. Firstly, the action of being involved in a fight should be active. Backpedalling implies two things, you didn't win the engagement and you're unsure of how to continue the fight. I've always belonged to the "get there first with the most" school of thought. If you hit them where they ain't to begin with, you wouldn't ever need to step backwards. Instead of learning to back away quickly, your time should be spent on body mechanics and technique.ICARUS wrote:When Fighting with a Red weapon the one thing that will help you out alot when on you own is BACKPEDALLING.
One swing to the torso gets the same result and takes less (physical) effort.Ryoma wrote:"four reds to a shield = death."
Do you have any specific tips on how to grapple against a two handed weapon? I'm usually pretty hesitant to grapple an object that another person has an already solid grip on, mostly because I'm not totally familiar with proper technique and don't think it's worth the risk of getting my arms torqued out. I'd like to learn more about open hand techniques since it's probably what I'm least comfortable fighting with.
Elebrim wrote: Xiao, Soth, and the like are all feared with a red weapon not only because of skill, but because they are confident, will maul you, and make sure you know it when they do.
EDIT: My spelling stinks today, sorry.
xiao wrote:Elebrim wrote: Xiao, Soth, and the like are all feared with a red weapon not only because of skill, but because they are confident, will maul you, and make sure you know it when they do.
EDIT: My spelling stinks today, sorry.
maul like snowtigers. raawr.
Red swords are so coooooool!!!
1) Most people naturally tend to place their dominant hand in back, as though they're fighting with a single handed weapon. I find myself using my off hand more as a guide for following through with a shot, and when I need a little finesse to pull a wrap or feint. I've seen folks place their dominant hand in front of their off hand, but I can't do it comfortably without also reversing my stance (which defeats the point). Different strokes.Spork wrote:1) Where, from experience, have most people placed their dominant hand? (Above other hand or below it)
2) Is it best to use the other hand as sort of a pivot near the pommel? While maneuvering with the other hand?
3) What are common mistakes made when first starting red? (I.E. fear of engaging, swinging for legs, etc.)
The way I'm reading this, it seems like you have three hands. Mind clarifying what you just said?ICARUS wrote:IF your going to do a half swing into a stab I'll usually put my strong hand below my dominant but for most of the time I'll leave it above my weak hand.
backshields + helmets + armor + impeccable defense = survival
You guys are all right! It's all about knowing when to "pull the trigger"
ICARUS wrote:Another tip- Disarm your opponent.
You have the big weapon attack make them try to block your weapon preffarably with theirs...
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