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You guys will know I enjoy fencing, but what's it all about? Well, this fellow has put together an accurate compilation of clips to explain our noble sport. Enjoy
A very interesting insight and thanks for sharing.
I would imagine it is a nightmare to fence an opponent who is orthodox to you. For example if you were right handed and were faced with a left handed fencer?
Thank you for the reply. I understand the point (excuse the pun) a little better now.
Not too dissimilar to boxing I assume.
I can remember the first time I watched fencing I could not believe the aggression levels involved. Some of you guys really want to kill each other.
Fascinating Paul and I like to see a bit of etiquette in any sport.Yeah, you know where the attacks are going to come from by the handedness of your opponent and you know how to guard in order for attacks to come where you want them to in order to close them down. You also know that when you do, a simple disengage by your opponent will leave you open, so you're looking to draw the attack for second intention and they'll be making their attacks with second intention in mind ... and so third intention comes into play.
Fencing is most thrilling when a simple attack is executed well and that comes with timing.
In many respects, epee fencing is most akin to boxing. Light footwork, always probing, feinting openings and when that square inch of space opens up, you take it ... anywhere on your opponent: toe, end of finger, wrist, face, wherever and whatever opens up closest to you. Barrel in and you're dead!
I don't really get it... That's not normal behaviour right?
Good God, no. When it's good, it's somewhere between "what the f***" and "having a giggle". No, fencing is just retarded, but when you're in a room full of fencers, it's normal ... and huge fun
Haha so those guys know they're being funny??