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  1. 02-26-2005 12:32 PM #1
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    Hitting flat in epee

    Last night at my club I was fencing against this person shorter than me. I actually hit the person more times but they ended up beating me 5-3. 3 touches I got landed flat on the tip, not the blade and this would have made the difference. What can I do to curtail this.
    I think. Therefore...I am not a tar heel.
  2. 02-26-2005 12:44 PM #2
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    Alot of Epeeist like to thrust/jab hard to the hand or arm. There is no need for that. Just extend and drop the point on the target and follow throught with an advance or small lunge.
  3. 02-26-2005 08:46 PM #3
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    Quote Originally Posted by cameroncrazy323
    Last night at my club I was fencing against this person shorter than me. I actually hit the person more times but they ended up beating me 5-3. 3 touches I got landed flat on the tip, not the blade and this would have made the difference. What can I do to curtail this.
    how about learn to actually fix a point?

    Just a suggestion...
  4. 02-27-2005 12:08 AM #4
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    how about learn to actually fix a point?

    Just a suggestion...

    What do u mean?
    I think. Therefore...I am not a tar heel.
  5. 02-27-2005 12:15 AM #5
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    Quote Originally Posted by cameroncrazy323
    how about learn to actually fix a point?

    Just a suggestion...

    What do u mean?
    He wasn't actually helping you, he was just saying that you need to stick your point, i.e. land.
  6. 02-27-2005 02:25 AM #6
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    Quote Originally Posted by A Fencer
    how about learn to actually fix a point?

    Just a suggestion...
    what a jerk comment why even bother to post if not to say something helpful.

    anyways what reverselunge said is very true. if his sugestion dosen't work post some more detail about how your point is falling flat.
  7. 02-27-2005 06:45 AM #7
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    Quote Originally Posted by mrbiggs
    He wasn't actually helping you, he was just saying that you need to stick your point, i.e. land.
    Hey, it's not my fault he's a retard...
  8. 02-27-2005 08:59 AM #8
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    Try to place your point on the target, fixing it on by pressing it on with your thumb/fingers should help. You should also remember that épée is the art of hitting without being hit yourself - don't stop just because you think you've scored; go for a remise, a redouble (successive hits), or just get out of the way ready for anything your opponent may throw back at you.

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