then for the same reason gladiator tournaments got declined, i still dont agree with this suggestion. dividing the small community even further is the opposite of the goal.
literally all of the problems you brought up are solved by one thing: git gud (learn to abuse large swords that cant block or flip, delay your slashes or learn to control your massive in other ways, be better than the 3-4 players aiming you (it never bothered me in the past)).

by the way, this isnt targeted at you, but at anyone who sees the things you brought up as genuine problems.