fencing survey

[unsigned]

Hello,

I am a fifth grader at Willowville Elementary. I started fencing
about a year ago and hope to continue in the sport. My class has been
assigned a research project, and my teacher agreed to let me do a
project related to fencing. But the hard part is getting a survey to
a population of fencers, so I am hoping you can help.

I have a hypothesis about foil and epee fencing. I need several
responses so I can either prove or disprove my hypothesis. Please
reply to the survey if you can.

Epee and Foil Fencing Survey
----------------------------
1) Do you fence with a foil or an epee?

2) I use the weapon indicated in (1) because:
(choose one of the following)
a) I am a beginner
b) I prefer its rules and number of rules
c) of the target area
d) of the weapon itself (size, weight, size of guard, etc.)
e) other (specify):______

3) I agree with the number of rules/restrictions in epee fencing.
a) strongly agree
b) agree
c) disagree
d) strongly disagree

4) I choose to fence with the weapon specified in (1) because:
(choose all that apply)
a) it develops tempo
b) it develops hand-eye coordination
c) it develops dexterity
d) it develops speed
e) it stimulates the cardiovascular system
f) it keeps me mentally alert
g) other (specify):______

5) I believe that foil fencing has too many rules/restrictions.
a) strongly agree
b) agree
c) disagree
d) strongly disagree

6) I believe life in general has too many rules/restrictions.
a) strongly agree
b) agree
c) disagree
d) strongly disagree

7) I prefer foil to epee.
a) strongly agree
b) agree
c) disagree
d) strongly disagree

8) When fencing I follow international rules strictly.
a) strongly agree
b) agree
c) disagree
d) strongly disagree

9) In general, what is your opinion of rules?

Thanks for you help.
-John Hart.

[downunder]

Epee and Foil Fencing Survey
----------------------------
1) Do you fence with a foil or an epee?

2) I use the weapon indicated in (1) because:
(choose one of the following)
a) I am a beginner
b) I prefer its rules and number of rules
c) of the target area
d) of the weapon itself (size, weight, size of guard, etc.)
e) other (specify):______

3) I agree with the number of rules/restrictions in epee fencing.
a) strongly agree
b) agree
c) disagree
d) strongly disagree

4) I choose to fence with the weapon specified in (1) because:
(choose all that apply)
a) it develops tempo
b) it develops hand-eye coordination
c) it develops dexterity
d) it develops speed
e) it stimulates the cardiovascular system
f) it keeps me mentally alert
g) other (specify):______

5) I believe that foil fencing has too many rules/restrictions.
a) strongly agree
b) agree
c) disagree
d) strongly disagree

6) I believe life in general has too many rules/restrictions.
a) strongly agree
b) agree
c) disagree
d) strongly disagree

7) I prefer foil to epee.
a) strongly agree
b) agree
c) disagree
d) strongly disagree

8) When fencing I follow international rules strictly.
a) strongly agree
b) agree
c) disagree
d) strongly disagree

9) In general, what is your opinion of rules?

On the whole, very good, and the new changes for foil are a good thing, not because i dislike flicking, but i think a flick should still have some thrust behind it, rather than just a graze.

[Victor]

I applaud our young fencer for the challenge he's set for himself. I'll get around to answering the survey later.

And I'm also looking forward to the extensive arguments and grandstanding here that will inevitably be generated by his questions.

[Cyranox11]

Epee and Foil Fencing Survey
----------------------------
1) Do you fence with a foil or an epee?
Epee
2) I use the weapon indicated in (1) because:
It has the strongest competition in the area inwhich I live and it presents me with a better chance of achieving results in international competition (should I ever get there...)
3) I agree with the number of rules/restrictions in epee fencing.
a) strongly agree

4) I choose to fence with the weapon specified in (1) because:
(choose all that apply)
a) it develops tempo
b) it develops hand-eye coordination
c) it develops dexterity
d) it develops speed
e) it stimulates the cardiovascular system
f) it keeps me mentally alert
g) all of the aboove and I needed new challenges after fencing foil for a long time... also see anser to number 2...

5) I believe that foil fencing has too many rules/restrictions.
d) strongly disagree

6) I believe life in general has too many rules/restrictions.
c) disagree

7) I prefer foil to epee.
b) agree

8) When fencing I follow international rules strictly.
a) strongly agree

9) In general, what is your opinion of rules?
Rules are ecessary they are what allow society to function... Although sometimes they can be tedious...

Thanks for you help.
-John Hart.[/QUOTE]

[Louweasel]

Epee and Foil Fencing Survey
----------------------------
1) Do you fence with a foil or an epee?

Foil

2) I use the weapon indicated in (1) because:
(choose one of the following)
a) I am a beginner
b) I prefer its rules and number of rules
c) of the target area
d) of the weapon itself (size, weight, size of guard, etc.)
e) other (specify):______

a) and b)

3) I agree with the number of rules/restrictions in epee fencing.
a) strongly agree
b) agree
c) disagree
d) strongly disagree

Neither agree nor disagree (tip - you really need this option to make a good survey!)

4) I choose to fence with the weapon specified in (1) because:
(choose all that apply)
a) it develops tempo
b) it develops hand-eye coordination
c) it develops dexterity
d) it develops speed
e) it stimulates the cardiovascular system
f) it keeps me mentally alert
g) other (specify):______

b), e) and g) because it is good for balance

5) I believe that foil fencing has too many rules/restrictions.
a) strongly agree
b) agree
c) disagree
d) strongly disagree

c)

6) I believe life in general has too many rules/restrictions.
a) strongly agree
b) agree
c) disagree
d) strongly disagree

c)

7) I prefer foil to epee.
a) strongly agree
b) agree
c) disagree
d) strongly disagree

b)

8) When fencing I follow international rules strictly.
a) strongly agree
b) agree
c) disagree
d) strongly disagree

b)

9) In general, what is your opinion of rules?

You'd find it very hard to fence without them! We'd all be hitting each other with cricket bats...
Life in general would be nigh on impossible without them - I don't believe anarchy could work

Thanks for you help.

Not at all!

[oiuyt]

Epee and Foil Fencing Survey
----------------------------
1) Do you fence with a foil or an epee?
Both

2) I use the weapon indicated in (1) because:
(choose one of the following)
a) I am a beginner
b) I prefer its rules and number of rules
c) of the target area
d) of the weapon itself (size, weight, size of guard, etc.)
e) other (specify):I enjoy both

3) I agree with the number of rules/restrictions in epee fencing.
a) strongly agree
b) agree
c) disagree
d) strongly disagree

4) I choose to fence with the weapon specified in (1) because:
(choose all that apply)
a) it develops tempo
b) it develops hand-eye coordination
c) it develops dexterity
d) it develops speed
e) it stimulates the cardiovascular system
f) it keeps me mentally alert
g) other (specify):I enjoy fencing, I enjoy competition, and they give me the opportunity to fence and compete

5) I believe that foil fencing has too many rules/restrictions.
a) strongly agree
b) agree
c) disagree
d) strongly disagree

6) I believe life in general has too many rules/restrictions.
a) strongly agree
b) agree
c) disagree
d) strongly disagree

7) I prefer foil to epee.
a) strongly agree
b) agree
c) disagree
d) strongly disagree
e) Other: I like them both in different ways and my preference changes based on current/recent mood

8) When fencing I follow international rules strictly.
a) strongly agree
b) agree
c) disagree
d) strongly disagree

9) In general, what is your opinion of rules?
They establish the framework in which the game is played. Without rules consistently and evenly applied the game loses a significant part of its point.



So why wasn't sabre included in your survey?
-B :)

[rtran]

1) Epee
2) b
3) a
4) a-g
5) a
6) d
7) d
8) b
9) They're fine

[Victor]

1) Do you fence with a foil or an epee?

2) I use the weapon indicated in (1) because:
(choose one of the following)
a) I am a beginner
b) I prefer its rules and number of rules
c) of the target area
d) of the weapon itself (size, weight, size of guard, etc.)
e) other (specify): I don't have to wonder if my failure is due to my own actions or the director's incompetence.

3) I agree with the number of rules/restrictions in epee fencing.
a) strongly agree
b) agree
c) disagree
d) strongly disagree

4) I choose to fence with the weapon specified in (1) because:
(choose all that apply)
a) it develops tempo
b) it develops hand-eye coordination
c) it develops dexterity
d) it develops speed
e) it stimulates the cardiovascular system
f) it keeps me mentally alert
g) other (specify): It's fun.

5) I believe that foil fencing has too many rules/restrictions.
a) strongly agree
b) agree
c) disagree
d) strongly disagree

6) I believe life in general has too many rules/restrictions.
a) strongly agree
b) agree
c) disagree
d) strongly disagree

7) I prefer foil to epee.
a) strongly agree
b) agree
c) disagree
d) strongly disagree

8) When fencing I follow international rules strictly.
a) strongly agree
b) agree
c) disagree
d) strongly disagree

9) In general, what is your opinion of rules? Rules are necessary. Society would fall apart if we didn't have rules and structure. Even a simple domesticated canine needs rules (although it doesn't consciously recognize them as such) - which member of the pack gets to eat first, whether the alpha wants to play, what territory belongs to which dog, etc.

[Epee_Pox]

Epee and Foil Fencing Survey
----------------------------
1) EPEE

2) Coach said it's what I'm best suited for

3) a

4) f and g (it's a load of fun)

5) c

6) c

7) d

8) a

9) rules make life easier when they're based on common sensibilities and are commonly followed, but they are a pain in the butt when they're based on "wouldn't it be nice if..." or are only selectively applied

[BrianH]

Epee and Foil Fencing Survey
----------------------------
1) epee

2) I use the weapon indicated in (1) because:
e) other (specify): I can use strategy, concentration, distance and timing to overcome my lack of speed

3) I agree with the number of rules/restrictions in epee fencing.
a) strongly agree

4) I choose to fence with the weapon specified in (1) because:
(choose all that apply)
a) it develops tempo
c) it develops dexterity
f) it keeps me mentally alert

5) I believe that foil fencing has too many rules/restrictions.
c) disagree

6) I believe life in general has too many rules/restrictions.
b) agree

7) I prefer foil to epee.
d) strongly disagree

8) When fencing I follow international rules strictly.
b) agree

9) In general, what is your opinion of rules?
Necessary to level playing field and reward skill and effort in fencing, to deter bad guys in general life (as if there were real life outside of fencing).

Good luck with your survey and report. Will you share the results with us?

[RebelFencer]

Epee and Foil Fencing Survey
----------------------------
1) Do you fence with a foil or an epee?
I fence both.
2) I use the weapon indicated in (1) because:
(choose one of the following)
a) I am a beginner
b) I prefer its rules and number of rules
c) of the target area
d) of the weapon itself (size, weight, size of guard, etc.)
e) other (specify):______
E. I enjoy foil's rules and the way its skills transfer to the other weapons. I also enjoy the freedom of Epee' and the strategy involved.

3) I agree with the number of rules/restrictions in epee fencing.
a) strongly agree
b) agree
c) disagree
d) strongly disagree
A.
4) I choose to fence with the weapon specified in (1) because:
(choose all that apply)
a) it develops tempo
b) it develops hand-eye coordination
c) it develops dexterity
d) it develops speed
e) it stimulates the cardiovascular system
f) it keeps me mentally alert
g) other (specify):______
All of the above.
5) I believe that foil fencing has too many rules/restrictions.
a) strongly agree
b) agree
c) disagree
d) strongly disagree
D.
6) I believe life in general has too many rules/restrictions.
a) strongly agree
b) agree
c) disagree
d) strongly disagree
A. Anarchy for the USA!
7) I prefer foil to epee.
a) strongly agree
b) agree
c) disagree
d) strongly disagree
B.
8) When fencing I follow international rules strictly.
a) strongly agree
b) agree
c) disagree
d) strongly disagree
B.
9) In general, what is your opinion of rules?
In foil I like how it rewards the attacker with the establishment of Right of Way. The rules help maintain a sense of order amidst all the chaos going on. In epee' I think that the rules being stripped to the minimum is good for that particular weapon and forces one not to be reckless.

Hope this helps

[Gav]

Epee and Foil Fencing Survey
----------------------------
1) Do you fence with a foil or an epee?
Epee
2) I use the weapon indicated in (1) because:
(choose one of the following)
a) I am a beginner
b) I prefer its rules and number of rules
c) of the target area
d) of the weapon itself (size, weight, size of guard, etc.)
e) other (specify):______

3) I agree with the number of rules/restrictions in epee fencing.
a) strongly agree
b) agree
c) disagree
d) strongly disagree

4) I choose to fence with the weapon specified in (1) because:
(choose all that apply)
a) it develops tempo
b) it develops hand-eye coordination
c) it develops dexterity
d) it develops speed
e) it stimulates the cardiovascular system
f) it keeps me mentally alert
g) other (specify):______

5) I believe that foil fencing has too many rules/restrictions.
a) strongly agree
b) agree
c) disagree
d) strongly disagree

6) I believe life in general has too many rules/restrictions.
a) strongly agree
b) agree
c) disagree
d) strongly disagree

7) I prefer foil to epee.
a) strongly agree
b) agree
c) disagree
d) strongly disagree

8) When fencing I follow international rules strictly.
a) strongly agree
b) agree
c) disagree
d) strongly disagree

9) In general, what is your opinion of rules?
Rules provide structure. In terms of Fencing they control the flow of actions [especially in ROW weapons] and provide saety [especially in Epee]. In the ROW weapons they also allow a referee to provide a subjective descision on the events that have just taken place. Modern Foil suffers from poor interpretation of the rules at medium to low levels. What causes this is open to debate.

I do not believe that one discipline is inherently superior to another [just that Epee is better ].

[kalivor]

Epee and Foil Fencing Survey
----------------------------
1) Do you fence with a foil or an epee?

Foil.

2) I use the weapon indicated in (1) because:
(choose one of the following)
a) I am a beginner
b) I prefer its rules and number of rules
c) of the target area
d) of the weapon itself (size, weight, size of guard, etc.)
e) other (specify):______

(e) The tactics. I suppose this could be considered a combination of (b), (c) and even (d) combined, but none of them are the reason I like to fence foil more than epee.

3) I agree with the number of rules/restrictions in epee fencing.
a) strongly agree
b) agree
c) disagree
d) strongly disagree

(a)

4) I choose to fence with the weapon specified in (1) because:
(choose all that apply)
a) it develops tempo
b) it develops hand-eye coordination
c) it develops dexterity
d) it develops speed
e) it stimulates the cardiovascular system
f) it keeps me mentally alert
g) other (specify):______

(g) It's the most fun.

5) I believe that foil fencing has too many rules/restrictions.
a) strongly agree
b) agree
c) disagree
d) strongly disagree

(d)

6) I believe life in general has too many rules/restrictions.
a) strongly agree
b) agree
c) disagree
d) strongly disagree

(b)

7) I prefer foil to epee.
a) strongly agree
b) agree
c) disagree
d) strongly disagree

(a)

8) When fencing I follow international rules strictly.
a) strongly agree
b) agree
c) disagree
d) strongly disagree

(b)

9) In general, what is your opinion of rules?

The fencing rules are a bit too vague in some areas, poorly worded in others. I think that they communicate the spirit of fencing fairly well, in general. They're also in French, which makes things difficult. I speak French, but not well.

Generally speaking, rules are a necessity. They provide a framework in which to do things, be it playing a game (sporting rules), going to work/school (in which they're often called "policies") or living life (laws).

Unfortuately, it's hard to create rules with balance -- either things that need restricting aren't properly restricted, or things that shouldn't be restricted end up being included.

So, rules suck. Too bad we need them.

[blue_falcon]

Epee and Foil Fencing Survey
----------------------------
1) Do you fence with a foil or an epee?

EPEE. All the way.

2) I use the weapon indicated in (1) because:
(choose one of the following)
a) I am a beginner
b) I prefer its rules and number of rules
c) of the target area
d) of the weapon itself (size, weight, size of guard, etc.)
e) other (specify):______

3) I agree with the number of rules/restrictions in epee fencing.
a) strongly agree
b) agree
c) disagree
d) strongly disagree

4) I choose to fence with the weapon specified in (1) because:
(choose all that apply)
a) it develops tempo
b) it develops hand-eye coordination
c) it develops dexterity
d) it develops speed
e) it stimulates the cardiovascular system
f) it keeps me mentally alert
g) other (specify):You get to stab people ANYWHERE on their body

5) I believe that foil fencing has too many rules/restrictions.
a) strongly agree
b) agree
c) disagree
d) strongly disagree

6) I believe life in general has too many rules/restrictions.
a) strongly agree
b) agree
c) disagree
d) strongly disagree

7) I prefer foil to epee.
a) strongly agree
b) agree
c) disagree
d) strongly disagree

8) When fencing I follow international rules strictly.
a) strongly agree
b) agree
c) disagree
d) strongly disagree

9) In general, what is your opinion of rules?

Rules are required for an orderly society. That being said, some rules are stupid and should be either bent or broken. But, overall, while necessary, I'd say rules suck. Except when they're in my favor.

[The0ne]

1) Foil
2) b,c,d, and e. I like foils explosiveness and how intricate the ROW mind games have to be.
3) b
4) a,b,c,d,e,f.
5) d
6) where's the neutral choice!
7) a
8) b

Hope this helps!

[Delmont91]

1. Epee
2. b & c
3. a
4. all of the above
5. b
6. b
7. d
8. b
9. They are there as a guide, not ment to be broken but some are open to interpretation. Just look at ROW and see if people agree every time. Its all about convincing the director you did what you did.

[gojujay]

Epee and Foil Fencing Survey
----------------------------
1) Do you fence with a foil or an epee? Both

2) I use the weapon indicated in (1) because:
(choose one of the following)
a) I am a beginner
b) I prefer its rules and number of rules
c) of the target area
d) of the weapon itself (size, weight, size of guard, etc.)
e) other (specify):______ Different challenge with each weapon

3) I agree with the number of rules/restrictions in epee fencing.
a) strongly agree
b) agree
c) disagree
d) strongly disagree

4) I choose to fence with the weapon specified in (1) because:
(choose all that apply)
a) it develops tempo
b) it develops hand-eye coordination
c) it develops dexterity
d) it develops speed
e) it stimulates the cardiovascular system
f) it keeps me mentally alert
g) other (specify):______ All of the above, plus, they're fun

5) I believe that foil fencing has too many rules/restrictions.
a) strongly agree
b) agree
c) disagree
d) strongly disagree

6) I believe life in general has too many rules/restrictions.
a) strongly agree
b) agree
c) disagree
d) strongly disagree

7) I prefer foil to epee.
a) strongly agree
b) agree
c) disagree
d) strongly disagree

8) When fencing I follow international rules strictly.
a) strongly agree
b) agree
c) disagree
d) strongly disagree

9) In general, what is your opinion of rules?

The rules are there to, as safely as possible, simulate actual combat with sharp weapons. If they wern't there, what would fencers have to argue?

[frenzl]

i kind oof enjoy both but for the survey i took the stand point of epee.
1. epee
2. C
3. A
4. B,C,D, and i can be trickier with toe & hand hits
5. B
6. C
7. C
8. B
9. there not that bad.

[broncofencer]

good luck with your research glad I could help

Epee and Foil Fencing Survey
----------------------------
1) Do you fence with a foil or an epee?
Both (actually all three)
2) I use the weapon indicated in (1) because:
(choose one of the following)
a) I am a beginner
b) I prefer its rules and number of rules
c) of the target area
d) of the weapon itself (size, weight, size of guard, etc.)
e) other (specify)I enjoy the challenges presented by the variing rules

3) I agree with the number of rules/restrictions in epee fencing.
a) strongly agree
b) agree
c) disagree
d) strongly disagree

4) I choose to fence with the weapon specified in (1) because:
(choose all that apply)
a) it develops tempo
b) it develops hand-eye coordination
c) it develops dexterity
d) it develops speed
e) it stimulates the cardiovascular system
f) it keeps me mentally alert
g) other (specify):_it's fun_____

5) I believe that foil fencing has too many rules/restrictions.
a) strongly agree
b) agree
c) disagree
d) strongly disagree

6) I believe life in general has too many rules/restrictions.
a) strongly agree
b) agree
c) disagree
d) strongly disagree

7) I prefer foil to epee.
a) strongly agree
b) agree
c) disagree
d) strongly disagree

8) When fencing I follow international rules strictly.
a) strongly agree
b) agree
c) disagree
d) strongly disagree

9) In general, what is your opinion of rules? They are there for a reason (even if I don't know why) I may not always agree with them but I abide as much as possible by them until I can get them changed or removed


-John Hart.

[noodle]

Epee and Foil Fencing Survey
----------------------------
1) Do you fence with a foil or an epee?

both; though epee much more than foil

2) I use the weapon indicated in (1) because:
(choose one of the following)

e) other (specify): i started with foil but discovered i was better at epee; still fence foil occasionally.

3) I agree with the number of rules/restrictions in epee fencing.

a) strongly agree

4) I choose to fence with the weapon specified in (1) because:
(choose all that apply)

a) it develops tempo
b) it develops hand-eye coordination
c) it develops dexterity
d) it develops speed
e) it stimulates the cardiovascular system
f) it keeps me mentally alert
g) other (specify): fencing is fun

5) I believe that foil fencing has too many rules/restrictions.

c) disagree

6) I believe life in general has too many rules/restrictions.

c) disagree

7) I prefer foil to epee.

d) strongly disagree

8) When fencing I follow international rules strictly.

a) strongly agree

9) In general, what is your opinion of rules?

without rules, there is no game, no competition, no direction in which to strive. without rules, you're only waving some metal sticks around.