Looks good, I’ll try it. Thanks!

I'll try it out

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Same thing when you control opponent sword at high lines, if they try to circle back to the inside by passing below your sword, you go the opposite way and catch them again as they are still on the outside but low and it allows you to thrust low right after. I've never thought about this before, because making movement of the same geometry, but starting after someone leaves the bind made me never question that the motion would be too slow to work, but it was presented to me during the rapier workshops and it blew my mind, because it totally works. I used to chase opponent's blade in disengages, but this move widened my range of actions. Took me some time to fight my muscle memory though. Thank you for your training videos.

I would normally describe this as, "testing and programming", or just, "messing with your opponent". First, play-around with various movements to see what your opponent reacts to, and how, then follow through the same sequences, but seeking alternate paths. The best are forked-paths, where you have two choices that are non-instinctual responses, so that as they try to adapt, you can shift between responses - its enough deception during one sparring sessions or match to give a new opponent a headache! lol. I'm going to try this version, as I usually do this sort of move to provoke a chasing, then hang and parry, then riposte with a cut, but having the thrust right there is great too! :)

ooo I like that!

Interesting! It is a bit of a trick, and relies a bit more on reading the opponent, but looks definitely promising!

It's a great technique, the finishing options are even more fun when i do it with a longsword. Same overbind, but when the opponent disengage and raise up high, it's a perfect opportunity to control him through blade grabs, wrestling, disarms......but the most direct approach is still the displacing thrust