Conversation so far:
what were some of Zorro's skills?
Zorro is an agile athlete and acrobat, using his bullwhip as a gymnastic accoutrement to swing through gaps between city roofs, and is very capable of landing from great heights.
How did Zorro get his skills?
What were some resources Zorro used?
Zorro's calculating and precise dexterity as a tactician has enabled him to use his two main weapons, his sword and bullwhip, as an extension of his deft hand.

Question: has he ever had to use them?
Self-contained rewrite: Has Zorro ever had to use his sword and bullwhip?