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How Much Does Initial Point Value Discourage Safe Attacks?

April 20, 2018 Sean Franklin 2

I recently came across a statement to the effect of “Having a 4 point target with only 1 point deducted for afterblow is too little. No matter what you still get 3 points and it doesn’t encourage the fighter to protect themselves.”

Center of Percussion? Vibration Node? Balance Point? What does it all mean?

April 19, 2018 Sean Franklin 2

Learn a little more about some of the physical properties of swords, and why you are probably using terms like ‘Center of Percussion’ incorrectly.

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