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The Role of Speed in Combat, Part 1: Perception
“So Fast.” This is one of the most common compliments I hear about top fighters, but it is also one of the most inaccurate. Most top fighters do not have reaction speed any greater than that of the average player. Some are even slower than average. Yet the perception of “so fast” persists. There are…
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Drill Spotlight: First to Ten
The first-to-ten drill is a fairly straight forward drill; two combatants fight a sequence of rounds, and the first person to win ten times (total) wins the drill. Simos are ignored. This sounds like regular sparring, but there is an important difference. In regular sparring, you should not be seeking to win; you should be…
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Ask the Champion: Overcoming Overthinking and Uncertainty
Dear Champion: I often find myself not doing anything because everything I can think of will get me killed. I have been taught a number of different shots, but I avoid throwing them because I’m terrible at them. What should I do? Overthought and Outfought Dear Overthought: The answer is really simple: throw a shot.…
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Ask The Champion: Training in Isolation
Dear Champion: I am having trouble improving as a fighter. Many people at my park do not wish to fight against me anymore, as I have discouraged them. My goal is to ascend to Warlord, and eventually Sword Knight. I do not have access to veterans able to teach me the proper ways to improve,…