So for tgose following the thread I keep hearing how easy it is to hit the double sabers hilt...
My question how do we move to make the hilt less easy to hit or even use the opponents attackig the hilt to the dblsabers advantage
Eager to hear idea
I want to first start off by saying that I am in no way a master. The things I am saying are strictly my opinion and conjecture that I have not had the opportunity to practice near as much as I would like. The training scenarios I have run, though, have been relatively successful.
There are a few options to minimize the ability of your opponent to strike your hilt. The first is standing mostly in profile to your opponent and presenting with one blade forward and the other held back, head turned to face them.
This not only allows you to defend with the forward blade and swing the back one around at a moments notice, but it means that to actually target the hilt your opponent has to either move around your body or wait for it to be in motion.
The other method that I like is to simply move. As they have a swing they think is going to connect with your hilt, take a step back and at the same time move to the side in sort of a pivot. This will also let you thrust forward with the length of the hilt and make a counter if you're quick enough. It requires more agility, but it's doable.
I'll try to get pictures or video to better illustrate sometime this week.