>>9362540>Most historical swordfights lasted secondsYeah,that's why they needed to develop martial arts that focused on moving in tackling an opponent so you can get into the proper angle to strike down into the joints of plate
>fights?Because it isn't. Most fencing techniques involve manipulation of the bind and exploiting blade geometry. You could be some big dick biker boomer swinging a longsword like a baseball bat, and a 5'5 female who knows how to do proper footwork and work the bind would fuck you up.
Are you fucking with me?
The biker has so much fucking reach he could take her out from a few feet.
A rapier won't do Jack shit
