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 FN: In your new video "Once upon a time" you stated that foil bouts seem to go too fast with so many touches being scored in the first 3 minutes. What advice can you give to other fencers on how to scout out your opponent at the beginning of the bout?
Sergei: It's not bad if you can always win everything and beat everyone within 3 minutes! It's just great! But losing within 2-3 minutes isn't too good.
If you have chance to study your opponent, seeing his bouts before your bout with him, you have to use this opportunity. Check out which parry he preferres and when. Look at things he makes in attack.
If you won't let your opponent use his favorite things, you have 50% of success in your pocket. If you never saw him before, you should investigate his reactions in defense and in attack. Think fast and positive!
For more tips read my book "Fencing is my life" which comes out very soon. For more info go to www.gfc-world.netfirms.com or www.gfc-world.com.
FN: What kind of training regimen do you require of your students? (% footwork, bladework, partner drills, lessons, bouting, fitness). What fitness activities do you recommend outside of the fencing salle?
Sergei: The content of training and percentage of means depends on period of fencing season.
Here I tell you recommended % during the regular season (it differs from period when you train for the main start of season). Fitness activities should be done once a week. In my opinion Monday is the best day. This training should take 1,5-2 hours.
Typical training:
- warming up+stretching 15 min;
- footwork 15-20 min;
- targetwork 15-20 min;
- lesson 20-30 min;
- drills 30 min;
- bouting 60 min;
-fitness + cooling down + stretching 10-15 min.
Outside of the fencing salle I recommend running. It won't be bad to run every day 20-40 min, if you have time.
Till next time,
Sergei Golubitsky
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