Greetings

[Reny]

Hi, I'm new to this sites and i found that it's amazing !!!
Also, I'm new to fencing (juz started 3 weeks i guess...), and i noticed that a lot of youngster around here, kinda late for a person for my age(23) to figure out that fencing is cool and addictive.
I'll be posting a lot of questions, so juz see you guys around.

[JackOfHearts]

Don't worry about age, there are plenty of old folks around these parts. Keep up with that kind of grammar and spelling, and they'll let you know soon enough. As you've only been fencing for three weeks, feel free to use the search function, normally located near the upper right hand corner, as a first resource. Please leave any and all non fencing related postings in the Water Cooler, and welcome to the sport. I hope you enjoy your stay.

[shuyukoukin]

old? dood..im 21 and i just found out last semester that such a fun sport exists..

[JackOfHearts]

Well you're a noob to these parts, so I didn't mean you specifically.

[Inquartata]

a lot of youngster around here, kinda late for a person for my age(23) to figure out that fencing is cool and addictive.

Eh? Eh? What's that? Speak up, Sonny!

Blasted kids!

[magic_moose]

Buncha Whippersnappers!

[Reny]

Don't worry about age, there are plenty of old folks around these parts. Keep up with that kind of grammar and spelling, and they'll let you know soon enough. As you've only been fencing for three weeks, feel free to use the search function, normally located near the upper right hand corner, as a first resource. Please leave any and all non fencing related postings in the Water Cooler, and welcome to the sport. I hope you enjoy your stay.

Thx for the warm welcome, i'll take note for that one

[Reny]

old? dood..im 21 and i just found out last semester that such a fun sport exists..

Well, i wish to find out when i was 21 Too bad I'm working right now, no more honey moon university life for me

[lauragoodin]

Well, I've only started fencing a couple of months before my 48th birthday.

Everyone's got their own story.

[Reny]

Well, I've only started fencing a couple of months before my 48th birthday.

Everyone's got their own story.

thx lauragoodin

[Reny]

I tried Epee training last week, i figured that the on guard position is different. When I thrust(izzit the proper word to use?) at the dummy with Epee for 8-9th times, my fingers started to feel numb and tired, and i can hardly maintain my arm straight when i thrust on the dummy ( Easier when using foil).

Currently, I'll have my self to train with foil, as i heard that the shorty like me (170cm) will always has disadvantages in Epee (Sorry for myself T.T).
Is there any exercise to strengthen myself with the fingers and avoid my arm bend upward when i thrust?
And the blade-work, how to train when I'm alone....
thx

[Rockstar44]

I tried Epee training last week, i figured that the on guard position is different. When I thrust(izzit the proper word to use?) at the dummy with Epee for 8-9th times, my fingers started to feel numb and tired, and i can hardly maintain my arm straight when i thrust on the dummy.

This happens because if you are an epeeist, the numbness of your brain runs down your arm and into your hands and fingers.

[JackOfHearts]

I tried Epee training last week, i figured that the on guard position is different. When I thrust(izzit the proper word to use?) at the dummy with Epee for 8-9th times, my fingers started to feel numb and tired, and i can hardly maintain my arm straight when i thrust on the dummy ( Easier when using foil).

It might take some time to develop your arm, you won't tire out as quickly later on. You might also want to have your coach take a look at how you're holding your grip. Also, what kind of grip do you use? As a beginner, I'm assuming french, but it doesn't hurt to ask.

[Reny]

It might take some time to develop your arm, you won't tire out as quickly later on. You might also want to have your coach take a look at how you're holding your grip. Also, what kind of grip do you use? As a beginner, I'm assuming french, but it doesn't hurt to ask.

ic, we are taught and encourage to use pistol grip. But thx for the advice
Yesterday I spar with 2 experienced fencers (1 of them is lefty, and i can't see he was coming to me, so fast !!!) for the 1st time, and i was happy to see my footwork training is working, but my bladework is sux, especially when it comes to parry part...any video or article recommended in this site which can teach me how to start with the good and solid bladewok exercise? To be frank, i have no idea what's the meaning of parry 4,5,6 or whatever...and my coach is someone juz play fencing for 2 years and sharing their experiences, that's all :/
*ps: Am i asking at the correct section?

[JackOfHearts]

ic, we are taught and encourage to use pistol grip. But thx for the advice
Yesterday I spar with 2 experienced fencers (1 of them is lefty, and i can't see he was coming to me, so fast !!!) for the 1st time, and i was happy to see my footwork training is working, but my bladework is sux, especially when it comes to parry part...any video or article recommended in this site which can teach me how to start with the good and solid bladewok exercise? To be frank, i have no idea what's the meaning of parry 4,5,6 or whatever...and my coach is someone juz play fencing for 2 years and sharing their experiences, that's all :/
*ps: Am i asking at the correct section?

You can always use the search function as a first resource to questions, and it is encouraged, but if you need clarification, you're always free to ask. We have a main Fencing Discussion section, as well as an Armory section for technical matters. My old coach used to say "There is no such thing as a parry. Only Parry-Riposte." And if your "coach" isn't even teaching you the basic parries, I have to wonder about the kind of club you fence at.

Well, I've found a chart here but as always, you'll want someone who knows what they're doing to show it to you in motion. Since you're starting off in pistol, I have to suspect that you may also be gripping your weapon too tightly. Loosen up, relax your hand, you really only need two fingers to manipulate the blade, just let the grip sit in your hand and use only enough pressure to keep it from flying out of your hand with a parry. Hope this helps.

[Reny]

You can always use the search function as a first resource to questions, and it is encouraged, but if you need clarification, you're always free to ask. We have a main Fencing Discussion section, as well as an Armory section for technical matters. My old coach used to say "There is no such thing as a parry. Only Parry-Riposte." And if your "coach" isn't even teaching you the basic parries, I have to wonder about the kind of club you fence at.

Well, I've found a chart here but as always, you'll want someone who knows what they're doing to show it to you in motion. Since you're starting off in pistol, I have to suspect that you may also be gripping your weapon too tightly. Loosen up, relax your hand, you really only need two fingers to manipulate the blade, just let the grip sit in your hand and use only enough pressure to keep it from flying out of your hand with a parry. Hope this helps.

Thx Jack, you've been really helpful