sword play

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Across
  1. 4. jump off 1 leg but land on both at the same time
  2. 8. moving backward with the back leg
  3. 10. knock something off its intended path
  4. 12. a sudden, forward, thrusting attack that extends the body
Down
  1. 1. a defensive stance that positions the sword and body to prepare for an attack
  2. 2. a sharp tap on the opponent's blade
  3. 3. moving forward with the lead leg, followed by the back leg
  4. 5. signals the start of a match sword up, same leg forward
  5. 6. cutting in a sweeping motion
  6. 7. a fake or distracting strike to bait your opponent
  7. 9. prevent an attack from finding its mark, defense
  8. 11. downward cut