Description
If you had to fight a duel against an opponent with more skill and experience, what could you do to even the odds? Trying something weird and unexpected? A high-risk, high-reward maneuver? Some sort of trick to "cheat" your way to victory?
Let's ask an expert in historical swordsmanship...
Special thanks to HEMA instructor Devon Boorman of Academie Duello for being an amazing host and working with me for these discussions and demonstrations!
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Video lessons: Duello.TV
Intro music:
"Red Curtain" by HorrorPen
https://opengameart.org/content/red-curtain
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