Talk:Connie Maheswaran/@comment-29160371-20160726094115/@comment-26462356-20160801155940

In addition there is an interesting method/tactic that could be useful for Connie.

Normally a taller swordfighter, with longer arms, has an advantage over a shorter fighter, because of having a longer reach. To maximize this they use the longest sword they can.

Obviously Connie would be at a disadvantage in this.

However, a counter to this is a method/tactic called 'In Fighting' or 'Inside Fighting'. Someone trained in this method learns how to get inside a taller persons reach, and get as close to the opponent as possible. They will then have the advantage as the taller person will need to pull their arm back and twist around in order to be able to stab the shorter person. A person using this tactic will usually use the SHORTEST sword they can in order to maxmize the effect.

So, from this point of view, a short person like Connie using a long sword like Rose's, may be the worst possible combination.