I love this blog, but I’m depressed that it has to exist.
I found a Star Wars example for you. Here, poor Aalya Secura looks like she’s got some kind of rubber spine, and she seems to be fighting Aurra Sing by standing next to her.
I know she’s an alien, but she’s not a plasticine alien!
I was wrong, not facing your opponent might be an excellent way to fight! And I think her torso melted being too close to the lightsaber.