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*'''Stick-fighting''' – Stick-fighting is a generic term for martial arts which use simple slender wooden 'sticks' for fighting; such as a [[pugil stick]], staff, cane, baton or similar. The [[Sangheili]] train extensively with sticks from youth, learning combat skills and the basics of the art of swordsmanship.<ref>'''Halo: Evolutions''' - ''The Return'' motion comic</ref><ref>'''Halo: Glasslands''', ''page 54 and 55''</ref> | *'''Stick-fighting''' – Stick-fighting is a generic term for martial arts which use simple slender wooden 'sticks' for fighting; such as a [[pugil stick]], staff, cane, baton or similar. The [[Sangheili]] train extensively with sticks from youth, learning combat skills and the basics of the art of swordsmanship.<ref>'''Halo: Evolutions''' - ''The Return'' motion comic</ref><ref>'''Halo: Glasslands''', ''page 54 and 55''</ref> | ||
[[File: | [[File:Package duel.png|thumb|right|300px|[[John-117]] accepts [[Sangheili Major|Major]] [[Thel 'Lodamee]]'s challenge in an energy sword duel on ''[[Resplendent Fervor]]''.]] | ||
*'''Swordsmanship''' – Sword fighting is the art and skill of combating with a sword weapon. The [[Sangheili]] have a long history of using bladed weapons, like the [[curveblade]], [[burnblade]], twin scythe, and the favored [[energy sword]]. A Sangheili warrior who became a master swordsman would ordinarily be referred to by the suffix ''-ai''. In Sangheili culture, a Sangheili-ai's great prowness would attain them the social status of [[Aristocrat]] or the title of [[Blademaster]].<ref>'''Halo: Shadow of Intent''', ''page 15'' (Google Play edition)</ref> Swordsmen train in various fighting styles and master numerous dueling techniques, many of which that are unfamiliar to Humans.<ref>'''[[Halo: Hunters in the Dark]]''', ''Page 106</ref> One technique, known as the [['Anyame technique]], is taught by [[Xaebho 'Anyame]] in the fortress of [[Deithvo]]. The warriors of [[Sumai keep]] are well familiar with the 'Anyame technique and were taught to counter it by feigning incompetence in a duel.<ref>'''Halo: Hunters in the Dark''', ''pages 49-50'' (Google Play edition)</ref> At times some swordfighters, most notably [[Arbiter]]s [[Fal 'Chavamee]] and [[Ripa 'Moramee]], utilized a style of combat where they [[dual wielding|dual wielded]] two plasma blades in battle. | *'''Swordsmanship''' – Sword fighting is the art and skill of combating with a sword weapon. The [[Sangheili]] have a long history of using bladed weapons, like the [[curveblade]], [[burnblade]], twin scythe, and the favored [[energy sword]]. A Sangheili warrior who became a master swordsman would ordinarily be referred to by the suffix ''-ai''. In Sangheili culture, a Sangheili-ai's great prowness would attain them the social status of [[Aristocrat]] or the title of [[Blademaster]].<ref>'''Halo: Shadow of Intent''', ''page 15'' (Google Play edition)</ref> Swordsmen train in various fighting styles and master numerous dueling techniques, many of which that are unfamiliar to Humans.<ref>'''[[Halo: Hunters in the Dark]]''', ''Page 106</ref> One technique, known as the [['Anyame technique]], is taught by [[Xaebho 'Anyame]] in the fortress of [[Deithvo]]. The warriors of [[Sumai keep]] are well familiar with the 'Anyame technique and were taught to counter it by feigning incompetence in a duel.<ref>'''Halo: Hunters in the Dark''', ''pages 49-50'' (Google Play edition)</ref> At times some swordfighters, most notably [[Arbiter]]s [[Fal 'Chavamee]] and [[Ripa 'Moramee]], utilized a style of combat where they [[dual wielding|dual wielded]] two plasma blades in battle. | ||
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File:1221845548 Elites duel wielding energy swords.jpg| [[Rtas 'Vadum]]ee engages [[Bero 'Kusovai]] in a training duel. | File:1221845548 Elites duel wielding energy swords.jpg| [[Rtas 'Vadum]]ee engages [[Bero 'Kusovai]] in a training duel. | ||
File:Helljumper 1 Preview 14.jpg|[[John-117]] fighting several ODSTs in a boxing ring. | File:Helljumper 1 Preview 14.jpg|[[John-117]] fighting several ODSTs in a boxing ring. | ||
File: | File:Pakage duel2.png|John-117 locked in a sword duel with Thel 'Lodamee. | ||
File:Fal - The Duel.png|Arbiter [[Fal 'Chavamee]], a skilled swordfighter, dual wielding energy swords. | |||
File:Final Duel.jpg|Fal 'Chavamee preparing to duel against [[Haka]]. | |||
File:Thereturntraining.jpg|The [[Unidentified Shipmaster (Righteous Vigilance)|future commander]] of the [[Fleet of Righteous Vigilance]] stick-fighting over a lake. | File:Thereturntraining.jpg|The [[Unidentified Shipmaster (Righteous Vigilance)|future commander]] of the [[Fleet of Righteous Vigilance]] stick-fighting over a lake. | ||
File:Thereturntraining2.jpg|The future fleet master excelled in his martial training. | File:Thereturntraining2.jpg|The future fleet master excelled in his martial training. | ||
File:H2A Terminals - Thel training.jpg|A young [[Thel 'Vadam]] trains with a wooden staff. | File:H2A Terminals - Thel training.jpg|A young [[Thel 'Vadam]] trains with a wooden staff. | ||
File:Spartan-G059 killing Elites.png|Spartan-G059 killing 'Telcam's Guards in close quarters combat. | File:Spartan-G059 killing Elites.png|Spartan-G059 killing 'Telcam's Guards in close quarters combat. | ||
