Kitana & Blademaster
Kitana, I've been focusing on perfecting my footwork lately. How do you refine your blade technique? Any tips for staying precise while staying fluid?
To refine your blade, I move with the same intention as your footwork—steady, deliberate, yet free. First, practice slow cuts, feeling the weight shift with each motion, then gradually increase speed while keeping the same level of control. Keep your guard low, so you can pivot easily. Also, remember to let your breath guide you; inhaling on the draw, exhaling on the cut keeps your rhythm. Finally, watch a seasoned fighter and learn how they let their body flow naturally—then emulate that grace in your own practice.