Category: Theory

  • Fighting on the Dark Side

    If you’re uncertain about a term used in this post, please check the Terminology page. Someone recently asked me if there was ever a reason to attack the shield side when fighting a right-handed shield man. The answer is a resounding “Yes!” Many people avoid attacking the shield side because reaching it is a slow,…

  • Terminology

    Before I can meaningfully talk about fighting concepts with people, I need to ensure that we are using the same terms with the same meanings. To that end, I have put together this initial list of terms I use in discussing fighting: Attack: A strike with intent to hit the opponent. Bait: A deliberate opening…