Cross-fencing

[L.O.A.S.]

This thought was inspired by the SCA FENCING IS A JOKE thread. I am not referring to some deviant fencing behavior, rather an attempt to bout someone who uses other than the standard fencing technique (e.g. SCA style, Kendo, fillipino stick fighting etc.)
I used to take Kendo (Japanese style of fencing), and a teamate was curious to see what it would be like to cross swords with a different style. We stopped when I noticed my coach rolling his eyes.

[Sarah]

Hehehe, that does sound interesting. Like I've said before.. it depends upon the people involved and the prowess of the fighters.

[Heraclita]

Just fence after class. That would be interesting. Different styles will help you become more versatile in a bout.

[latenight]

for some reason the title of this thread made me think of two monks fencing each other with giant crucifixs.......

[VorpalCat]

Whereas I was envisioning two tall, lanky epeeists going at it in sequins and high heels.....

[Inquartata]

I have occasionallly gotten cross at an obtuse referee, but it has not affected my fencing.