If you have the strength for it, then it's just as good as a more graceful weapon. Everyone has their advantages and disadvantages in combat.

[Maria herself is a bit more of an all-rounder, but even then, it means she'd have trouble facing up to someone with an advantage in either strength or agility. There are certain styles that can't be used or countered so easily with that in mind.]

That's right. I've never understood the people who think this is about themselves, or worse, about controlling others.