SKY SWORD LEGEND
Sword Understanding – 10 Basic Sword Steps
Yin He immediately looked for a seat right in front of the three Xiao brothers, “Because the three of you chose to use a sword weapon, then I will teach you 10 sword steps, this is not a fighting technique going over to the sword move, you have to understand the basis of these 10 sword moves, the first is to Pay Attention to the Path of a fight. Awareness of the situation is the key to winning the fight. The mind not only focuses on the realization that you must be ready to fight, but also pays attention to the locations around you quickly and thinks of ways to turn the battle locations into profitable ones. If not ready, you can be attacked before you can pull the sword.”
“Trust me with your premonitions. Are your feelings bad? Do you feel watched? Is the situation too calm, or is something out of place, or have you heard something vague? Pay attention to your intuition because maybe it can save your life.”
“Beware of threats. If you do not pay attention to the attacker, you are in an unfavorable position. Some of the things that are noteworthy include strange or suspicious behavior, the situation around you, and even your own "premonitions".”
“Please note the fight situation. Fighting against the Swordsman is very different from fighting in a tournament. The fights in tournaments are controlled and executed based on rules or codes of conduct. When you are attacked on the street (for some reason), maybe you will fight to defend your life. You can break the rules by applying "disrespectful" tactics, for example by kicking, squinting sand into the eyes of opponents, or doing tricks.”
“The second step is : Observe the fighting environment. Every sword fight must be done somewhere. Observe the battle area so that you can guess what weaknesses you may have, and what things you can turn into something profitable. If you can set up tactics to attack and/or protect yourself more effectively (for example by preparing a sudden attack, cornering your opponent to a dead end, taking cover behind a boulder), maybe you guys can win. Some environmental elements that can be utilized include:
Bright sunlight can blind the eye if it is at the right angle with a strong level of sharpness. Force your opponent to be in a position where his eyes are exposed to the sun so that you become difficult to see.
Dark environments can make the body invisible, both you and your opponent.
The forest has plenty of room to hide. Trees can make it difficult for fighters to form mass defences such as "walls from shields", or launch attacks with formations such as on the battlefield.
Natural obstacles such as cliffs, seas, or walls can hinder movement and hinder attempts to escape.
Sword-fighters (especially those wearing armor or armor) usually cannot perform at their best in areas of mud, swamp, ice, or in thick, soft snow.
Fighting on the battlefield should be done as a team, not accentuating individual skills. You will depend on the people around you to survive. Acting on your own rashly can be fatal to yourself and your siblings.
Third; draw the sword before you start fighting. The sword swing of a trained person only takes a fraction of a second. So, if you've unsheathed the sword, your time won't be wasted. In addition, the sword would also be useless if it just hung in its sheath.
On the other hand, if your sword is designed to be easily plucked from its sheath quickly (and you have trained it), this can be a great surprise attack. This action can also intimidate your opponent by showing that you are a highly trained fighter.”
“Fourth; Be relaxed! Panic is a natural reaction when one fights using a sword. However, if you are tense, your mind will be weak so that you cannot act quickly, in control, or with a clear mentality. This could be fatal. By practicing, you can learn to concentrate in dangerous situations. Your mind will learn to focus on what is being faced.”
“Fifth ; Keep the body balanced so you can attack and fend off without getting hit. Always position your legs shoulder-width apart, and when moving, keep your legs outstretched. Never place both feet close together. Use a sword grip that makes it easier for you to move it. Keep an eye on your opponent's movements and learn how to move when attacking and launch your opening attack. You guys have to hurry. When fending off, keep the sword near the body so that you do not have to stretch your hands to fend off the attack. Try to always counterattack. The movement and placement of the feet is the key to balance. The more often the soles of the feet touch the ground, the balance becomes better so that the strength you channel in the attack becomes greater. To maintain balance, try to move by shifting your legs, not lifting and moving them. Tilting the body forward will lift the heel thereby reducing the balance on the ground. Be careful with the placement and use of the legs in each attack as this can give the opponent a chance to hit you. Keep the body straight with the chest and body pointed forward so that the balance will be maintained when you swing the sword. It also makes it easier for you to avoid your opponent's attacks with simple body movements. If the body is facing sideways, you will be locked because it can only avoid attacks in one direction.”
“Sixth ; Find and maintain the ideal distance based on the balance between your range and your opponent. "Reach" is the weapon itself plus the length of the sword swing. Long arms that use short swords have the same range as short arms that use long swords. The perceived comfort can depend on several factors: height, sword length, sword style, and fighting style. All of these things affect the right distance for you.”
“And if your "reach" is shorter, move closer and keep your position within your opponent's defense area. Don't let him keep you away. If you continue to approach, an opponent who has a longer range will not be easy to swing the sword well, and usually you can swing the sword faster than a person who has a longer range.”
“Seven ; Have a strong defense. If you can't fend off or dodge just once, this can be fatal. So you have to protect yourself well. Keep the position of the sword allows you to swing it from the bottom of the body towards the top of the head. It is a middle position, which is suitable for any skill level. This allows you to respond to your opponent's attacks at a reasonable speed, as well as giving you plenty of opportunities to launch your own attacks.”
“Eight ; Keep your weapons always ready. In general, the sword should be stretched away from your body in a comfortable distance by being directed to the throat or perhaps the eyes of the opponent. It is a movement to target the target. It serves as a stalk against the opponent's attack (which must pass through your sword first). This position can be very intimidating, especially for inexperienced opponents.”
“Nine ; Make the first attack. Although skilled fighters can fight continuously for long periods of time, actual sword fighting is often determined by the first strike (usually completed in less than 30 seconds). Be confident in your attacks. If your first attack misses, the opponent will take advantage and end the fight with a deadly attack.”
“Ten ; Find the battle flow and try to control it when the fight starts. This is the conclusion of these 10 sword steps that I summarized in one sentence, which is a very important thing. If you manage to find the plot and control it, you have a great chance to immediately end the fight with a deadly move. This concept is difficult to understand, but you can try it next time when practicing a match with a friend.”
“Find battle patterns and grooves from one move to the next, and try to control your opponent. A fighter usually attacks, defends, and applies tactics that are most mastered and comfortable for him. It takes years and a lot of practice to gain this kind of ability. However, if you already understand the steps of the sword and understand the style of the sword then it only takes a short time you will be able to master it.” Said Yin He and then stood up while taking out his sun and moon sword
“And this is the last message before we get into understanding the sword style, If possible when you will fight, find out in advance the weapon that the opponent will use. If you are fighting with an opponent who uses a fast little sword, do not let his appearance fool you. This weapon may have a moderate degree of flexibility and is excellent for penetrating open defences. On the other hand, If the opponent used a heavy greatsword, perhaps he wanted to end the fight with one or two attacks. As much as possible You should keep the body away from the opponent and wait until he is exhausted.”
“Consider the area around you and take advantage of it to your advantage. Cornering an opponent to a barrier behind him is a useful action. In addition, the position of the body with the back of the sun can make opponents glare so that the defense will be open to attack.”
“Ware your weapons well. The sword will not disappoint you and can provide great usefulness if well maintained.”
“Do not dodge and dodge like a child. Pay attention to where the opponent moves when swinging the sword, and do not move too much. When the opponent strikes and you dodge to the side, the opponent's defense will be open to attack. Take this chance. If necessary, you can carry a shorter companion sword in the other hand. This is not cheating, but it acts practically, you already have it that is a dagger from the stealth feather of a silver eagle, you can use it for this.”
“Position of the body is important. Keep the body perpendicular to the sword drawn towards the opponent. This makes it difficult for you to be targeted so that vital organs will be protected.”
“Training is very important. If you train very hard, maybe 10% of the knowledge you learn will be seen in the fight. You must be able to act on instinct, without having to waste time thinking. The basic technique will work automatically, and this is what makes it called 'basic'. Practice basic techniques constantly most of the time because maybe this will be the only thing you have as a helper.”
“And one important thing, which is Accuracy is more important than strength. And remember that every part of the sword is a weapon, including the tip, the sharp part, and the handle. Your body and whatever is around you can also be used as weapons. The sword fight will not be restricted to using the sword alone. Use any object so you can win.”
“Is there anything you want to ask, why are you just dumbass so.” Asked Yin He who saw the three Xiao brothers were only fixated, they only realized when Yin He pelted them with pebbles.
Xiao Zhao then bowed respectfully, "brother, you don't deserve to be our big brother, you are our teacher, how much you open up our knowledge, this is a basic knowledge, this is a basic knowledge, but we I still do not understand but this heart is sombng."
Yin He then approached Xiao Zhao, "Don't talk like that Zhao er, it's appropriate for a brother to guide his sister."
The three then looked for lunch, while Yin He concentrated his energy, like there was a turbulent energy within his chest.