Its a great pose!

ty, you made it your own a little with your left hand positioning. In hind sight I might have asked for a bit more of a feral low position as well.

that position is awesome. a lower position would be unrealistic as a swordsman. Awesome pics as usual!

I have seen a couple that might work as a consideration would be either reprisal after being knocked down, before jumping down trying to hide at an edge or this one round house based strike I know from a low stance.

Despite being unrealistic though I would be tempted to experiment with lines a bit more for body and prop its a little difficult with this blade as it isn't straight edged, but I'm quite happy with the lower angle as it seems like zuki has just bested you.

Agree on that. Amen! just for you :P