I know I certainly have been. Calling it a "battle" connotates something more than a sparring match, at least when you take it at face value. But it's a sport, one with elements of choice and tactics.

[He's not the best at sports, but tactics he can do. Maybe he doesn't see all the angles as well as his brother does, but he's no slouch either.]

Thank you for taking the time to show me it all in more depth. I really appreciate it.