Oh one more thing. On the Quick Reference there is a listing for Body to block damage in opposing an attack, but that doesn't seem to be explained in the combat rules?
on the Combat page (4.2) there is a section for Opposing Attacks. that you can use body to defend (Oppose the attack) and attack that fails it's opposed check is unsuccessful and thus no damage is caused. The value of opposing with Strife or Speed is that you defend/dodge and can inflict damage back/move but these are at a penalty