Bardsworth

Discussion (9) ¬

1. 
   B-Dom

   August 27, 2015, 03:40 | # | Reply

   Should the hand be reversed? Usually when someone does an uppercut, their hand is twisted inwards, so that the knuckles are facing their opponent, and they swing better that way, rather then punching upwards.

   • 
     Pete

     August 27, 2015, 08:46 | # | Reply

     I didn’t originally intend for Francis to be delivering an uppercut; it was supposed to be a punch to the jaw. But I realized last night as I was uploading the strip that that’s probably what it looked like. So, why don’t we all just agree that Francis isn’t much of a fighter and proper technique is not his forte? 😉

     • 
       Marscaleb

       August 27, 2015, 14:05 | # | Reply

       That’s what I honestly figured looking at the pic.
       I was all “That’s not a proper upper-cut!”
       And then I was all “…why would Francis even know how to punch someone?”
     • 
       Sandman366

       August 28, 2015, 09:27 | # | Reply

       Here I was thinking that Francis could just throw the book out and fight however he felt like it….you’re saying that’s a little optimistic?

       (PS: As for the “rules”, maybe they should’ve tried a proxy by way of “If he can have them fight for him, then he’s better in a fight than them and also believes them to be sufficient for the battle”, then let someone else in. Probably would’ve been about as effective, but thinking it would’ve given them slightly more pause.)
   • 
     billydaking

     August 29, 2015, 16:12 | # | Reply

     Nope, not an uppercut.

     The guy’s leaping at him (jumping to bring his sword down on a fatal area) so Francis simply steps forward and punches straight up. It’s actually more force than an uppercut, because the force of your shoulder and upper torso is behind the punch.

     It’s a basic tenant of martial arts–use your own strength against the vulnerabilities left by your opponent’s aggression.

     • 
       Towering Barbarian

       August 29, 2015, 23:13 | # | Reply

       *nods*

       There’s a reason Flying Leaps are considered bad technique. Whether or not Francis has had much training it would seem that his opponent is a bit of a noob with training at best and is possibly every bit as untrained. @_@

       • 
         Andy4Hire

         August 30, 2015, 17:56 | # | Reply

         True enough. Although there’s something to be said for the intimidation factor, especially against an inexperienced opponent.

         Of course, I may be underestimating Francis’ experience level here. His expression in the second panel is less “Oh, $#%@!” than “Geez, what a doofus.”
2. 
   keith

   August 27, 2015, 10:49 | # | Reply

   Here’s hoping this guy has a glass jaw.
3. 
   Zimriel

   February 16, 2017, 23:32 | # | Reply

   Second rule of swordfights (after “don’t drop your sword”): thrust, don’t swing. Swinging takes longer.

   Dumb demon. Dumb, dumb demon.