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Foil fencing is a complex fencing sport that utilizes the properties of a foil blade. Learn more about fencing with tips from a fencing coach in this free video series on foil fencing.
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In foil fencing, good balance and footwork are key elements for scoring against an opponent. Practice footwork techniques with tips from a fencing coach in this free video on foil fencing.
In foil fencing, lunging at an opponent is a great way to assertively attack an opponent in order to score. Practice the lunge with tips from a fencing coach in this free video on foil fencing.
Foil fencing equipment consists of an underarm protector, a jacket, a fencing mask and gloves. Learn more about fencing equipment with tips from a fencing coach in this free video on foil fencing.
In fencing, athletes use a foil, which is a very light weapon used to attack and score against an opponent. Find out more about weapons from a fencing coach in this free video on foil fencing.
In foil fencing, the fencers fight according to the rules of priority, which outline the guidelines of attack. Find out more about the rules of priority with tips from a fencing coach in this free video on foil fencing.
When foil fencing, maintaining balance is key for eluding an opponent and unleashing a quick counterattack. Develop good balance with tips from a fencing coach in this free video on foil fencing.
In foil fencing, electronic sensors attached to the fencer are connected to a machine, which lights up to signify a scoring attack. Learn more about electronic scoring with tips from a fencing coach in this free video on foil fencing.
Foil fencing preparation occurs when a fencer counterattacks an opponent after an unforeseen action is carried out. Learn more about preparation with tips from a fencing coach in this free video on foil fencing.
In foil fencing, an electric foil is sometimes used, which contains a micro switch in order to signify a scoring attack. Learn more about an electrical foil with tips from a fencing coach in this free video on foil fencing.
In foil fencing, for safety reasons, an attack should never be carried out if an opponent is not wearing their protective mask. Stay safe and fence with tips from a fencing coach in this free video on foil fencing.
In foil fencing, attacking an opponent after dodging the initial attack is referred to as a parry. Learn more about parrying with tips from a fencing coach in this free video on foil fencing.
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 on foil fencing, a fencing coach Gerry Duran discusses the intricate sport of foil fencing. Duran explains the importance of footwork and balance. He then demonstrates how to effectively attack and elude an opponent with regard to the rules of priority. Later, Duran discusses fencing safety and the electronic scoring system. Watch these free videos and learn more about foil fencing today.
Gerry Duran Gerry Duran is a recreational sport fencing coach. Coaching recreational sport fencing has been part of his life since 1987. In that year he attended a fencing coach's seminar called 'Foil and Sabre' in Orlando, FL. From that day on, Gerry knew he was destined to become a fencing coach. In 1991 and 1992 Gerry entered the United States Fencing Association's (USFA) coach's college at the Olympic Training Center, or OTC, in Colorado Springs, CO. He founded the Tampa Fencing Academy in Florida in 1992 and became a lifetime member of the U.S. Fencing Coach's Association. Ten years later at age 62 he retired from his day job so he could dedicate 25 hours a week to teaching and coaching the sport of fencing at the Academy and local private schools. He later revisited the coach's college at the OTC for three weeks of coach's training in 2005.dkdk
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