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Old 06-18-2014, 04:08 PM   #19
Anthony
 
Join Date: Feb 2005
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Default Re: Other Weapons with Fencing Stances

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Originally Posted by aesir23 View Post
This is true of modern sport fencing, but not necessarily of historical styles. Those which used a secondary weapon, in particular had a stance that faces the opponent directly and would be just as effective at side to side movement.
Those styles should not get the +3 bonus on retreat -- fast retreat requires one foot significantly in front of the other, because it involves pushing backwards with the forward foot.

Edit: I just looked at your examples. They actually look really awkward and poor for mobility of any type, though that may be the illustrations.
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