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Fencers are introduced to all three weapons in Learn to Fence, though most of the training in these classes is in Foil. Most fencers 8 to 14 enjoy participating in either our Youth Foil & Epee Program or our Junior Foil & Epee Program for sixteen
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Fencing electric foil or epee with a sabre mask is certainly possible; however, if the mask or bib comes in contact with the lamé or any part of the weapon such as the guard, the mask will take on the electrical characteristics of whatever it is
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In case of a critical strike as with all swords strength will be added.
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I don't recall Wimbledon ever being on Eurosport. It's a big event, and frankly I think that Eurosport doesn't have the ability to cover it as well as the other networks. Plus there is enough comercial interest that I don't think that Eurosport
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According to Article t.7 (old 10) of the FIE Rules of Competition, "the parry is the defensive action made with the weapon to prevent the offensive action from arriving". A successful parry deflects the threatening blade away from the target. It is
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No, you must use an electric sabre mask when fencing electric. An insulated mask will not register a touch to the head. You can, however, use the insulated mask for practice and non-electric bouting. My lame does not register a valid touch when the
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Right-of-way (or priority) is the set of rules used to determine who is awarded the point when there is a double touch in foil or sabre (ie. both fencers hit each other in the same fencing time). It is detailed in the FIE Rules of Competition,
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All of them. On the athletic side, speed and cardiovascular fitness rank foremost. Other traits that can be exploited are strength (for explosive speed, not heavy handedness), manual dexterity, and flexibility. Quick reaction time is extremely
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According to Article t.10 of the FIE Rules of Competition, the in-line position is that "in which [the fencer's] sword arm is straight and the point of his weapon threatens his opponent's valid target." Properly done, the arm should be extended as
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Flicks are whip-like attacks that can score against very oblique and even concealed targets. Sometimes thought of as a recent corruption, flicks actually have a long history that stems from coupe' (the cut-over) and fencers' efforts to throw their
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