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To win a swordfight, keep your feet flat on the ground and take sliding steps to maintain your balance. Grip the sword with both hands, with your dominant hand near the top of the grip, and your non-dominant hand at the bottom. Hold the sword upright in front of you with the blade perpendicular to the ground, so you can use the sword to strike at your opponent when you see an opening as well as to block your opponent’s swings. Avoid lifting your arms and sword behind your head, as this will leave you open to an attack. Keep reading to learn more defensive and offensive sword fighting moves!