[She chuckled as she realized why it was that they were having so much trouble. Of course. At their size, they probably had several attacks that could devastate them even with a good block. Magic especially.]

You're getting quicker. I want you to twist your hand next time and try to let my momentum keep taking me downwards. So it misses you, and I am left open.

And as you say. You have to have the tools to block magic.