I am not an expert in HEMA (historical European martial arts). I'm a student just trying to keep my body healthy and build community. And I thought it would be neat to take my hobby (sword fighting) and reframe life challenges through that lens. Last week, one lesson was on force. Sure, you can use all your bodyweight, swing the sword like a baseball bat, and try to absolutely chop your opponent in half. However: You could miss and be put in a very bad position. That takes a