nice idea, but compositionally, this is more haphazard than well-planned. rotated slighting, and with the blade not so parallel to the body, this would have been much more dynamic.
Cool shot overall. Bit static/documentary feeling. Yes, the motion is certainly stopped. Little bit soft and grainy. I don't know, something's missing to make this image pop. Wish I could say what...sorry. Good luck in the challenge.