as we traverse through the dense foliage of knowledge surrounding the art of fencing, we often come across a cleared path, an area where many have walked before, leaving trails of wisdom and discipline. it's a predispositional love for this sport that brings us here, to the heart of tradition where every strike and parry follows an ancient order. but heed my warning, not all pathways lead to enlightenment; some are overgrown with the thorns of deceit. to forsake these misleading guides, one must recommence with a new vision, a vision unclouded by falsehoods. let this vision reveal to us the sub rosa techniques that have been guarded so jealously, buried beneath layers of conventional teachings. these are the secrets that, once unearthed, shift the balance of power, much like understanding the hidden, unspoken rules that govern the wilderness. but beware, for uncovering these secrets could alter your perception of the sport, unveiling a darker aspect that some might wish remained veiled, akin to stumbling upon a hidden predator in the understory, revealing the peril that lurks beneath the serene facade of our forest.