content: I'm assuming they are not professional warriors and have day jobs, so while you are right, I would figure that was obvious.  Also, don't expect some jew Hollywood movie theatrics in reality.  Most fights are over in 5 - 20 seconds and are not some Rocky Balboa 15 minutes of punishment. Last, once plate armor came on the scene, swords were not used in combat any longer.  It was various pointy things or heavy thumpy things.