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Choosing fencing gear and equipment is crucial to succeeding in the sport, like masks, lames, swords, jacket, and more; learn how to pick fencing gear in this free video series.
There are 15 videos in this series:
Picking your fencing equipment is the first step to start sword fencing; learn what to look for in fencing equipment in this free video on fencing gear.
Should you buy or borrow fencing gear? Learn what to look for in fencing equipment in this free video on fencing gear.
Your mask in fencing is important for protection; learn what to look for in fencing equipment in this free video on fencing gear.
Your fencing jacket is a key part of protection; learn what to look for in fencing equipment in this free video on fencing gear.
Pick a sword-type and sword to start fencing; learn what to look for in fencing equipment in this free video on fencing gear.
Gloves are key fencing equipment for the sport; learn what to look for in fencing equipment in this free video on fencing gear.
A plastron is underarm protection for fencing; learn what to look for in fencing equipment in this free video on fencing gear.
The lame is key protection for fencing with electric scoring; learn what to look for in fencing equipment in this free video on fencing gear.
Choose pants for sword fencing; learn what to look for in fencing equipment in this free video on fencing gear.
Choose socks for sword fencing; learn what to look for in fencing equipment in this free video on fencing gear.
Fencing with the right shoes is important; learn what to look for in fencing equipment in this free video on fencing gear.
Electrical fencing has much required equipment; learn what to look for in fencing equipment in this free video on fencing gear.
Lesser known protection gear for foil fencing; learn what to look for in fencing equipment in this free video on fencing gear.
If foil fencing is your thing, choosing a foil is key; learn what to look for in fencing equipment in this free video on fencing gear.
Tips of fencing gear selection; learn what to look for in fencing equipment in this free video on fencing gear.
Fencing is the art of swordsmanship. It has developed into a competitive sport, being one of four sports featured at each of the modern Olympic Games. Protective fencing gear consists of masks, gloves, breeches and plastron. Typically made of tough cotton, nylon, and Kevlar, the full-body padding is very protective and cannot easily be punctured. Sabre fencing uses right-of-way like foil fencing, but points can be scored with the edge of the blade. This follows from the original design of sabres as edged swords, whereas the rapiers which led to foil fencing were usually pointed, thrusting blades.
In this free video series, expert swordswoman Amy Boyle teaches you how to choose equipment to start fencing. Geared towards all fencing, with a slight emphasis on foil fencing, Amy shows you how to buy masks, gloves, pants, jackets, and socks. Amy also gives you ideas on choosing your lame, plastron, breastplates, and other protective gear. You will learn what to look for in a sword, with added tips for foil fencers. It is all here.
Amy Boyle Amy has been a fencer and swordswoman for eleven years. She fenced for the University of Southern California and the University of Northern Colorado and has taught fencers of all ages. She now lives in Los Angeles, where she performs fight choreography and stunts for film and stage. Her specialties include broadsword, rapier and dagger, katana, cutlass, quarterstaff and small sword.dkdk
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