"Wit a sword it's important to remember it's more about finesse than raw power. Now, where you hold the sword is going to allow you to block different things and move into different attacks. With a sword like this I'd personally use two hands but then again, my not the strongest man around." [b][i]He said, holding the blade with two hands. He held the handle down by his waist in front of him, the the sword pointed forward so the tip was about even with his head.[/i][/b] "A normal guard like this is probably the most well rounded, as you can block most stikes and go into most from here. However, it's the whole jack of all trades thing. Good for everything, but not great at anything.