He had been desperate to find a teacher as well. Master Qui-Gon was someone who he'd had immense respect and admiration for, but that didn't stop him from getting frustrated from time to time. Qui-Gon Jinn was many things, including often cryptic.
"It is," Obi-Wan agreed. "However, the basics are the same whether you're playing offense or defense."
"Your technique is good, but your arms and shoulders are tense. You may get more power that way, but it limits your movements." He raises his blade, assuming a ready stance similar to hers. His arms and shoulders visibly tense, and he slashes through the air several times. It seems fine enough.
"Try to relax your shoulders. Stay loose." There's a slight slump as the tension drains from his shoulders. He moves through a similar series of strikes, flowing smoothly one into the next. The transition before seemed almost sluggish.
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"It is," Obi-Wan agreed. "However, the basics are the same whether you're playing offense or defense."
"Your technique is good, but your arms and shoulders are tense. You may get more power that way, but it limits your movements." He raises his blade, assuming a ready stance similar to hers. His arms and shoulders visibly tense, and he slashes through the air several times. It seems fine enough.
"Try to relax your shoulders. Stay loose." There's a slight slump as the tension drains from his shoulders. He moves through a similar series of strikes, flowing smoothly one into the next. The transition before seemed almost sluggish.