My off hand weapon tonight was my buckler. That's a small shield with a center grip for those not familiar with it.
Because mine is all steel, it has some weight to it, so stance training went back into the rotation tonight. Being able to hold guard positions with as little fatigue as possible is important.
There are varying philosophies on how to conduct a fight. Some suggest to remain aggressive and constantly be on the attack, some suggest to control the fight from defense. Others employ a game of attrition, "mentally" fencing, waiting your opponent out, then exploiting their first move or finding the opening needed.
Personally, I feel it is depending on the situation and who you are facing. In any event, the latter two strategies require stoic guards and being able to keep position. The former requires the stamina to keep control of your weapons during heated attacks.
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