Difficulty: Easy
Instructions
Things You'll Need:
- Fencing Gear
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Step 1
Position the leading foot in the middle of the strip on the line of direction, so that it points directly at the adversary's leading foot.
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Step 2
Place the rear foot at a right angle to the leading foot with heels touching.
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Step 3
Stand erect with legs together, head up and forward, and eyes on the adversary.
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Step 4
Keep shoulders level and down.
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Step 5
Hold the weapon with the guard slightly below the belt line and the blade directed on a diagonal downward and toward the rear, as though it were in a scabbard.
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Step 6
Place the unarmed hand on the rear hip, fingers together and in front and thumb rearward (when not holding a mask).
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Step 7
When in first position, carry the mask under the rear arm with the mask facing forward and the hand curved under the chin.
