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I don't know how commonly the term "ward" is used, maybe it would be better to move this to guard (fencing). dab (ᛏ) 09:52, 29 September 2006 (UTC)
The ward, if I remember correctly, differs from a guard in technical application, being an active, not static block. I'll look into it and make an edit today if that's true. If not, I agree. And even if it is, we may still have a merge to occur in the future as a ward is commonly thought of as a type of guard, guard being simply a defensive posture or action. -- Xiliquiern 14:04, 29 September 2006 (UTC)
No, it is not a defensive position! It is a basic position (around 12 positions) from where you start all the movements with the sword. It has both characteristics, defensive and offensive! The Japanese system is quite similar but German system is especially designated for endless combos, always from one ward to another. Roland the German — Preceding unsigned comment added by 62.153.238.117 (talk) 14:21, 23 October 2017 (UTC)