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This was what Grove had been waiting for. With his blade in a reversed position, if he got in close, it would be impossible to switch back to a standard grip. And when engaged with a reverse grip, attacks are all circular and spinning or moving around your target. While it would confuse an unfarmiliar opponent, it requires great speed to use due to its excess movement. At the same time it reduces that speed making it a hard style to battle with. You can frequently end up with an enemy at your back. Grove launced forward toward his opponent while his grip was still reversed. He had to engage before he changed his grip back. He swung a diagonally downward swing with both hands from upper right to lower left. If he was to block he would have to put himself sideways to rove and Grove could disengage and end up behind him easily. Or maybe he would not expect him coming, and end it here. Either way, this is what he was looking for.