Things You'll Need:
- Fencing Gear
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Step 1
Direct your head and eyes toward the adversary.
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Step 2
Sweep the foil upward in a circular motion, from rear to front and from low to high, while simultaneously sweeping the rear arm in an identical fashion but in the opposite direction.
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Step 3
Conclude these circular movements with both arms extending in a straight line, level with the floor and in opposite directions. Direct the point of the weapon at the adversary, hand in fourth position.
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Step 4
Step directly forward with the leading foot along the line of direction approximately 1 1/2 shoe lengths.
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Step 5
Set the foot down heel first, toes directed at the adversary,
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Step 6
Bend both knees and open them away from each other, rear knee positioned perpendicular to the rear toe and front knee over the instep of the right foot.
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Step 7
Check that your body weight is equally supported by both legs, with the torso in profile and inclined a little forward, the shoulders down and free of tension.
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Step 8
Draw back the sword arm slightly while flexing the rear forearm upward, perpendicular to the floor, elbow slightly above the shoulder.
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Step 9
Bend the rear hand forward at the wrist, fingers together and thumb out.
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Step 10
Position the weapon with its guard level with the chest, point directed toward the adversary's collarbone area, the blade forming a straight line with the forearm.
