Swordsmanship,+Shien+II

Shien
(By Sam)(ael) (Retrn to Swordsmanship)

Though much is debated in this section, Shien appears in the Starwars universe as both a Style and a form of Lightsaber combat. Since both apply similar tactics it is reasonable to believe that either the form Shien was the original source of shien and later principles of Shien were added to other forms as a style, or that the reverse happened and the style eventually molded into the form. This style seems to also have originated some of the more notable underhand duelist's styles since an underhand grip allows for the sweeps to be wider. This can help a duelist who specializes in dealing with many opponents at once. Either way the style is widely applicable and helpful to just about any form.
 * __History__**:

In Wookipedia Shien as a style is described only by this short sentance:
 * __Application__**:


 * "attacking many foes at once with wide, sweeping strokes and an underhand grip" ||

The principles of Shien run very simply: -Using an underhanded grip to advantage with long sweeps covering larger areas of your combat zone. -Putting many opponents in danger at the same time which distracts and increases possability of deaths per sweep. -Controlling the battle by forcing larger groups to avoid you.