Fencer holds the card of maneuverability and speed, so they have the clear advantage here. I mean, you can only dodge so many times, so the slower guy is going to eventually be forced to act, and if he doesn't make the proper decision the first time, he's probably done.

correct

although we weren't comparing which one would win in a fight, just what we thought was cooler

fyi my actual opinion is that fencing is cooler

Ah, I haven't really decided which I think looks cooler. Probably won't bother making that decision either, both look cool.

Now that I think about it though, doesn't a rapier suck at close range?

IMO La-Canne is the cooler. Simply because of the speed is increased in comparison to fencing because it is lighter (I like Canne De Combat too)

But out of those 2, kendo.

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