Another great article (plus video) from Nicholas đđ
When writing fantasy, we often have to describe fight scenes. Swordfights, in particular, make for great descriptions. But we often forget one crucial aspect of fighting: when it comes to life or death, everyone cheats. Even the good guys, as Martin Lloyd points out on Quora.
Miyamoto Musashi
Source: Vagabond fandoom
Miyamoto Musashi is one of historyâs most celebrated swordsmen. But he was not the quintessential samurai. He was the quintessential anti-samurai. Where samurai went right, he went left. Musashi was famous for a unique style of double-bladed swordsmanship (it wasnât unique if other samurai were doing it) and winning his duels through trickery (which other samurai fell for).
Musashiâs philosophy was essentially a âstrategistâ beats a âsword fencerâ, so he probably cheated on principle to prove it.
Before he entered his first duel, his father started apologizing to the guy Musashi was supposed to fight. Musashi surprise-attacked himâŚ
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Yes!!!! Thank you Chris! Nicholas’ articles are always best. Hope you enjoyed your weekend, “in the heat of the night” too. đ Best wishes, Michael
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Ah, you’re too kind, Michael! Thank you so much for sharing, Chris! And apologies for the late response; I’ve been away this past week.
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Thank you too, Nicholas! One of the benefits of the internet are the possibility to write and read which time ever we are able to do. đ Thx, and enjoy your weekend.
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