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> In a real swordfight, where to put your feet is nearly as important as where to put the sword. Arguably more important. I fenced epee in university, and our

> In a real swordfight, where to put your feet is nearly as important as where to put the sword. Arguably more important. I fenced epee in university, and our coach was a little bit old school -- we went weeks just doing footwork before getting a weapon put in hand.

repsilat 14y ago
Well, in epee your opponent can score by stabbing you in the foot. That's naturally going to give where you put your place your feet a little importance to begin with.
- hosh 14y ago
  That's premature optimization. That's the not the important reason for footwork.