[lionhearted]

> In a real swordfight, where to put your feet is nearly as important as where to put the sword.

Arguably more important. I fenced epee in university, and our coach was a little bit old school -- we went weeks just doing footwork before getting a weapon put in hand.

[repsilat]

Well, in epee your opponent can score by stabbing you in the foot. That's naturally going to give where you put your place your feet a little importance to begin with.

[hosh]

That's premature optimization. That's the not the important reason for footwork.