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How to Attack With a Fleche

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The fleche is the most aggressive type of attack you can mount in fencing. Because it requires you to commit your entire body to the attack, there is no opportunity to recover and parry a counterattack. Because of this, the fleche is one of the ... more »

How to Buy Foil Fencing Equipment

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Fencing is a competitive sport that requires self-discipline, quick thinking and skill. The right fencing gear ensures safety and can enhance your match play. Learn how to buy the right foil fencing gear that fits your body type and provides safety... more »

How to Jump Backward When Fencing

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When an attacking fencer closes distance with speed and surprise, the defending fencer may rapidly escape to the rear by means of the "jump backward.".. more »

How to Buy a Fencing Sword

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Fencing is a popular sport which provides enthusiasts with an athletic and romantic pastime. Eventually, a fencer will need to buy a new fencing sword, either because their sword has broken or they need a different sword than what they've been using... more »

How to Enjoy Fencing Safely

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As with anything, there is an element of risk in fencing. You may enjoy fencing safely, with minimal risk, however, if you observe a few simple rules... more »

How to Wear a Fencing Uniform

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Although fencing weapons are blunted, they remain 36 inches of tempered steel. To protect themselves, fencers wear uniforms made from thick white canvas and cover the entire body. They are white because, if you are somehow cut, it will become ... more »

How to Wear Fencing Gear

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Although fencing uses a blunt weapon, wearing the proper fencing gear is crucial in protecting yourself from injury. Fencing clothing is typically made of white, thick cotton. The white color allows judges to more easily see hits by a sword. ... more »

How to Go on Guard in Saber Fencing

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The guard is a position of readiness assumed by a fencer with his or her body and weapon to prepare for attack, defense and counter-offense. When a fencer first assumes the guard in saber, he or she does so from 1st position... more »

How to Lunge When Fencing

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Because fencers typically stand too far apart to reach each other simply by extending the sword arm and weapon from the guard position, you must usually take a long step, or "lunge," to deliver a thrust or cut... more »

How to do Basic Sword-Fighting Parries

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When hitting first fails, hitting last will do. A good parry will completely defend you and expend your opponent’s energy, leaving you free to hit back at will. This guide is written from a fencing perspective (specifically, saber), but can apply ... more »

How to Execute a Balestra When Fencing

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Like the advance lunge, the purpose of the balestra is to close distance with your adversary. The balestra is also known as a "jump lunge.".. more »

How to Execute an Advance Lunge When Fencing

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To deliver a thrust or cut to an adversary who is beyond lunging distance, it is necessary to precede the lunge with a step forward, or attack with an "advance lunge.".. more »

How to Stand in First Position When Fencing

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When walking onto the fencing strip to take a lesson or to assault or bout with another fencer, assume first position until the other fencer is ready to salute... more »

How to Execute an Appel When Fencing

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The appel is a sharp foot stamp which may be used to emphasize a feint or deliver a renewed attack from the lunge with added impetus... more »

How to Find a Local Fencing School or Club

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Because fencing requires at least two people, if you wish to learn to fence, the first thing you must do is find a place where fencing is done... more »

How to Get Fencing Lessons

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For those people who appreciate and want to experience history, or just really like old Errol Flynn movies, fencing may have always been something you wanted to do. As adults, jumping around with pretend swords doesn't always go over so well with ... more »

How to Go on Guard in Foil Fencing

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The guard is a position of readiness assumed by a fencer with body and weapon to prepare for attack, defense and counteroffense. A fencer first assumes the guard from first position... more »

How to Referee Fencing

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Fencing is a high energy sport that's a lot of fun, and it's a great form of exercise. That's why the sport is becoming more popular. As more people find an appreciation for fencing, the demand for fencing referees is on the rise. You can become ... more »

How to Retreat When Fencing

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The retreat is a step backward, taken with both feet, to increase distance between you and your adversary. The retreat is also known as "breaking ground.".. more »

How to Salute When Fencing

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The salute is a traditional and mandatory expression of courtesy and respect that is always rendered at the beginning and end of a fencing lesson, assault or bout... more »

How to Speak Fencing Language

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Fencing has an extensive and highly specialized vocabulary. A familiarity with a few basic terms will make your first lesson a more profitable experience... more »

How to Buy Fencing Equipment

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Basic fencing equipment includes a mask, jacket, knickers, knee socks, shoes, a glove, a foil, and a few spare blades, and may be purchased for less than the cost of a high-end tennis racket. Fencing supply stores should have all that you need... more »

How to Hold a Fencing Weapon

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Fencing is divided into three weapons; foil, epee and saber. Foil and epee grips are identical and will be covered first; saber grips in the latter half. Foils and epees also have the choice of a French grip or a pistol grip, of which there are ... more »

How to Prepare for Your First Fencing Lesson

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To assure that your first fencing lesson will be enjoyable and beneficial, do a few things on your own to prepare yourself... more »

How to Win a Fencing Match

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Fencing is a sport for people of all ages and body types. However, that doesn't mean it's an easy sport. To win at fencing, you need to train both mentally and physically. Some of that training occurs in a gym and other portions of your training ... more »

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