Time to update the description. WSV50 fencer since 2005. Mostly recovered from two meniscus tears in 2006 (not fencing related) and other minor injuries. Focused on improving fencing skills and avoiding injuries. Goal is to qualify for the WSV60 team in 2012.
RTFencing asked me a question that made me pause and realize that I've been focusing so much upon what I cannot do that I haven't stopped to think about what I can do well.
Hmmm... What can I do well?
I'd say my favorite manuever is one where I bring my blade down on top of the opponent's sabre and twist my wrist counter-clockwise to take his/her blade down and out of the way. I love the feel of that manuever and I've become quite good at it, although I note it's more efficient to beat
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