How to Lunge With a Sword
Set up a dummy in a rather open space (outside is best)., Find a wooden sword. , Stand a two or three paces from the dummy, with your feet a shoulder-width apart and the sword in the "ready" position (blade pointed away from you, at about 60-75...
Step-by-Step Guide
-
Step 1: Set up a dummy in a rather open space (outside is best).
Make sure you lean in as you strike (extra force). , In a real battle, this will make sure the blade stabs properly. , If you're fighting someone in real life, you need to twist the blade as you remove it, otherwise you'll encounter suction which will make your attack messier than it needs to be.
Don't forget to twist your body back as well. -
Step 2: Find a wooden sword.
-
Step 3: Stand a two or three paces from the dummy
-
Step 4: with your feet a shoulder-width apart and the sword in the "ready" position (blade pointed away from you
-
Step 5: at about 60-75 degrees).
-
Step 6: Bring the sword to about 0 degrees (approx) and twist your body so that the sword is roughly parallel to your torso.
-
Step 7: When your ready
-
Step 8: push the sword away from you
-
Step 9: twisting your body for extra force.
-
Step 10: As you do lunge
-
Step 11: twist the sword in your hands (takes practice).
-
Step 12: Pull back on the sword
-
Step 13: twisting back to its former position as you do so.
Detailed Guide
Make sure you lean in as you strike (extra force). , In a real battle, this will make sure the blade stabs properly. , If you're fighting someone in real life, you need to twist the blade as you remove it, otherwise you'll encounter suction which will make your attack messier than it needs to be.
Don't forget to twist your body back as well.
About the Author
Kathleen Stokes
Experienced content creator specializing in crafts guides and tutorials.
Rate This Guide
How helpful was this guide? Click to rate: