You may say it's not, that matters on play style I guess. I am a dueler and pretty experienced in this game. I personally hold all after my opener, just to see what my opponent is trying to do. I then just counter it and it works most of the time. I have done this in huge duels I have done and yes, it works. Most newer players say a relaxed style is always better, which is not the case in most situations. Actually holding all helps more with balance than anything. You can just clap with contracted wrists and grab with everything else held, and there you have balance and a grab trade with your opponent.