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Wooden practice sword in a forward lunge
Wooden practice sword in a forward lunge. Study focus: Study the relationship between the lunge silhouette, arm direction and the straight axis of the practice prop.
Action & GestureMaleBody Study

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- Action or movement
- practice sword lunge
- Camera angle
- Side three-quarter view
- Primary study focus
- Study the relationship between the lunge silhouette, arm direction and the straight axis of the practice prop.
- 30-second exercise
- Draw the stance and torso direction, then add the wooden prop as one straight axis. Connect the holding hand to the forearm before refining the grip.
- 2-minute exercise
- Compare the prop axis with the arm, shoulder and torso. Check visible hand contact and the spaces around the limbs, then refine the front and rear leg shapes. Treat this as a drawing study, not as instruction in a real combat technique.
- Difficulty
- Advanced
- Foreshortening
- Mild
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General practice tips
Begin with the main gesture and large body masses. Check overlaps and visible contact points before adding small details. Use the exercises above to focus this particular study.
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