The techniques he knew of how to fight with a staff were never taught to elves because they were slaves and the belief was even if they were freed they didn't have the strength. Dorian knew better.

"Once you find some room in that horribly busy schedule of yours we can start." Dorian finished with his arms and started with his chest and stomach. "You'll enjoy it, I think, being as physical and forward as you are in a fight."

It terrified him, just a bit, how much he ran into battle. He lived with the danger but he did not forget the fear.