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Written by Walt Halliwell
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Saturday, 01 May 2004 |
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 Marching attacks are not surprise attacks, but rather constructed attacks. Since they rely on the reactions of the opponent, you'd think they were thoughtful and reactive, but they aren't — for the sake of sanity, the attacking fencer is usually running a program. This program consists of a coordinated interdependence of hand and foot movements that together protect the preparations, while forcing the opponent backwards in a defensive mode.
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Written by Walt Halliwell
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Tuesday, 20 April 2004 |
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Most fencers, at one time or another, have been terrorized by a marching attack. These attacks are compound, so their destination target is hidden until the very end. They are also methodical, so they are difficult to break apart. The attacker scores, and issues an alpha-male/female howl. The defender is left reeling, feeling singularly inept and confused about what they should have done to stop the atrocity. |
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Written by David Littel
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Tuesday, 02 December 2003 |
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The following fitness routines are courtesy David Littel of the Liberty Fencing Alliance. David has been coaching foil fencing for the last 10 years on a volunteer basis. In his training as a coach, he has attended the U.S.F.A. coaches college several times and has studied with a number of high level coaches. He was a member of the 1988 U.S. Olympic Fencing team. |
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Written by David Littel
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Tuesday, 02 December 2003 |
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Practice each of the following for 90 seconds without stopping. |
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