Prime parry

[theLuz]

Originally Posted by jeff

theLuz remembers! It was very trendy at that time, and prime got over used by people copying good fencers and getting hit for it...

ok, I was hit a lot, but it really looked cool

[LeftHanded]

Originally Posted by lefty_monster

If you're relatively new, I wouldn't bother with it just yet. It's a more advanced move. And if you're really short, you might want to stay away from it, also.

Infighting is the first situation that comes to mind. I don't use it alot, mainly because I don't usually work on it so it's an uncomfortable move for me.

I don't know about being short. I know short people that use it with great effectiveness. Height only plays a small role. If someone is short but has good distance control and can parry anything that come there way then they will beat tall people all day if they can't keep up. Skill, not height, decides bouts.

[LeftHanded]

Like people have said, prime is normally and infighting parry though I know people that use it against fleches but in the end they close the distance. A general tip I have found is to try to keep oyur boddy up staight. When you bend your torso I have found that you loose a lot of power from the parry. I don't use it a whole lot but I would suggest talking to your coach or to someone that uses it well.