I wouldn't say obvious. I am a little more familiar with swordsmanship than most humans, after all.

[ only a little, though, because he's still a polearm. and though he does see that word, he doesn't comment on it, instead settling with his naginata perpendicular to the ground with arms loosely crossed at the wrists as he holds onto it. ]

Your form isn't flawless, but you're doing well.