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Bruises on right front thigh indicative of poor distance or bad form? I am a right-handed female foilist, and I always have a bunch of bruises on my right front thigh (on the inner thigh and on top) after every tournament or intense practice. Is this indicative of poor distance or parries, or are my opponents just all very bad at hitting target area and end up on that one thigh?
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 Originally Posted by ash346  I am a right-handed female foilist, and I always have a bunch of bruises on my right front thigh (on the inner thigh and on top) after every tournament or intense practice. Is this indicative of poor distance or parries, or are my opponents just all very bad at hitting target area and end up on that one thigh? It's very hard to tell without seeing you fence. It could be that you have a tendency to parry down rather than across, thus directing attacks into your leg. That's the first thing I'd be looking for.
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Goldgar beat me to it, since that was my thought as well...are you doing the big, sweeping parry 2??
On a side note....if you ever go to teh emergency room, good luck convincing people you aren't a victim of abuse...
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I have the same problem and in my case, Goldgar is right -- it's because I parry down instead of across. Drives the blade right into my leg and leaves nasty bruises. Every time I go to the doctor, I have to preface my exam with "Honest, I'm a fencer" because my leg is so beaten up.
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another thought:
i've seen women's foilists who, through no fault of their own, get leg bruising. why? people keep bouncing off their chest protectors and sliding down to their legs.
also, yes, its tough to know for certain without seeing whats happening. until then its all conjecture.
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I have the same problem, and usually it's because I don't complete a blade take (usually an 8) before stepping in--I try to do it all at once.
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Originally Posted by ash346 I am a right-handed female foilist, and I always have a bunch of bruises on my right front thigh (on the inner thigh and on top) after every tournament or intense practice. Is this indicative of poor distance or parries, or are my opponents just all very bad at hitting target area and end up on that one thigh? I think it indicates that you are a fencer. Almost all fencers have bruises and cuts on their front leg and front arm. If you want to minimize the effect, wear higher quality (i.e. more expensive) clothing.
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Originally Posted by contre-Sixte I think it indicates that you are a fencer. Almost all fencers have bruises and cuts on their front leg and front arm. If you want to minimize the effect, wear higher quality (i.e. more expensive) clothing.
I think the average answer here is "Check that your parry 2 is clearing your leg" and "It happens".
You could try putting another padding up on your thigh if you want, not sure what, but I'm sure there's something available...
(The hard shells in hockey pants are removable...) In Flanders fields the poppies grow - Between the crosses, row on row, - That mark our place, and in the sky, - The larks, still bravely singing, fly, - Scarce heard amid the guns below. ~John McCrae
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It means your opponents are crappy. FOR THE LOVE OF GOD WON'T YOU BUY MY TACTICAL WHEEL!!!????
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"Inside every older person is a younger person wondering what the hell happened." ~Cora Harvey Armstrong
Never do anything you wouldn't want to explain to the Paramedics!
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Originally Posted by ash346 I am a right-handed female foilist, and I always have a bunch of bruises on my right front thigh (on the inner thigh and on top) after every tournament or intense practice. Is this indicative of poor distance or parries, or are my opponents just all very bad at hitting target area and end up on that one thigh? This sounds very serious and in order to give you the best advice I'd have to personally inspect these bruises. I'm usually very thorough and I'm sure I can help you. Any chance you'd be in the S.F. area any time soon?
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Originally Posted by OROD This sounds very serious and in order to give you the best advice I'd have to personally inspect these bruises. I'm usually very thorough and I'm sure I can help you. Any chance you'd be in the S.F. area any time soon?
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Originally Posted by ladyofshalott99 Ban. Dont be jealous, if you're nice I'm sure I can inspect your bruises too.
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Originally Posted by OROD Dont be jealous, if you're nice I'm sure I can inspect your bruises too.
. You never inspected mine when I used to do the same thing....tease.
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Originally Posted by Purple Fencer You never inspected mine when I used to do the same thing....tease. Dont be getting no ideas just cause I moved to San Francisco.
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