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Why isn't Wimbledon on Eurosport?
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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 could
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What constitutes an attack?page up: Fencing FAQnext page: 1.16 What constitutes a point-in-line?
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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 n
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What does the foil fencing mean in Catcher in the Rye?
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Olympic sport of fencing, one of the weapons is the foil.
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What is a Fencing Foil?
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A fencing foil is a rapier-like weapon that lacks the sharpened edge, and is typically used for competitions and fencing classes. Foils are about 110 centimeters (43 inches) in length, and weigh about one kilogram (2 lbs). There are two types of foil
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Can I use my insulated foil/epee mask for sabre fencing?
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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 o
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Norcross, Fencing: the foil (Ward Lock, ?
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Palffy-Alpar, Sword and Masque (FA Davis, 1967) Pitman, Fencing, Techniques of Foil, Epee, and Sabre (Crowood, 1988)
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What is Classical Fencing?
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Classical fencing is simply fencing AS IF the swords were sharp. As if your life depended on it. It is the direct descendent of 500 years of swordsmanship and was the ONLY kind of fencing until after World War II. We continue that tradition keeping i
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What is right-of-way?
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In foil and sabre fencing, points can only be scored by the competitor who has right of way. To establish right of way, a competitor must perform an offensive manuever, while forcing him opponent into a defensive manuever. The most basic form of righ
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How is modern fencing different from the "real thing"?
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If the "real thing" is a duel with sharps, then aside from the mortal danger and related psychological factors, the primary technical difference is that the duelist can win with only a single good touch, whereas the athlete has to hit his opponent as
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What qualities make a good fencer?
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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 import
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