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Sword Essentials 5 - Basic Defense Techniques

This tutorial breaks down the essential defense techniques and their tactical applications.

Before executing any defense technique, establish a proper guard stance:

  • Feet positioned in ‘Empty Stance’ with weight evenly distributed

  • Knees slightly bent for mobility

  • Sword held at middle height, tip slightly higher than solar plexus

  • Body angled 45 degrees to present a smaller target

Core Defense Techniques

1. Upper Block (Cauldron-Lifting Block)


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