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Written by Beatrice Pickup
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Wednesday, 26 November 2003 |
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These drills point out the necessity of starting an attack with a plan, but without commitment to one set of actions. |
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Written by Beatrice Pickup
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Wednesday, 26 November 2003 |
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Concept: Each action you take in fencing contains a decision point. At the end of an advance you ask yourself: Am I close enough to attack? Are they stopping to make and attack on preparation? Are they defending their 4? etc. Your job is to train yourself to make the right decisions at the right time. |
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Written by Beatrice Pickup
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Wednesday, 26 November 2003 |
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Beats. Timing of the beat during the attack.
When bouting in the fencing club, or even when executing drills, you will notice that fencers beat the blade in different ways at different times. Examining the different ways to beat the blade can help you come up with additional strategies for defeating your opponent's use of the beat and, more importantly, to set up your own actions more effectively. |
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Written by Beatrice Pickup
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Wednesday, 26 November 2003 |
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Beats. How to use different types of beats for different situations.
When bouting in the fencing club, or even when executing drills, you will notice that fencers beat the blade in different ways at different times. Examining the different ways to beat the blade can help you come up with additional strategies for defeating your opponent's use of the beat and, more importantly, to set up your own actions more effectively. |
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Written by Administrator
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Wednesday, 26 November 2003 |
Feint Deceive Exercises, Part II (P: Pupil, L: Leader)
1. Slow - Fast Tempo Exercise
L: Straight attack with lunge
P: Slow circular parry with retreat
L: Remain parried in the lunge
P: Change engagement and opposition riposte
What is going on here? Let's say that the attack was to 4 and
the pupil uses counter-6 for the parry. The pupil now changes
engagement to 4 and extends the arm, keeping the leader's blade
trapped in opposition.
While not suitable for an attacker with a quick remise, this
riposte clears the blade out a second time and makes it more
difficult for the leader to execute a counter-riposte.
2. Slow - Fast Defense and Offense Exercise
A. L: Straight attack with lunge
P: Slow circular parry with retreat
L: Remain parried in the lunge
P: Change engagement and opposition riposte
B. P: Engage or change engagement with advance
L: Retreat, supporting the engagement
P: Change engagement with opposition attack and
hit with lunge.
What is going on here? In 'B' we have drill #1 as an
attack. Starting in normal enguard (both in 4, assuming
same-handed fencers), the student presses 4 on the advance,
then executes a counter-6 engagement with the lunge. This
quickly clears the blade away from the target and gives
control to the attacker.
In order to be most effective, the slow/fast tempo change
is needed. Execute the engagement as a slow tempo, then
the counter engagement as a fast tempo.
3. Slow - Fast Active Rest Exercise (No Hits)
A. P: Engage or change engagement 4 with advance
L: Retreat, supporting the engagement
P: Beat 4, extend (no hit or lunge)
B. P: Engage or change engagement 6 with advance
L: Retreat, supporting the engagement
P: Change beat 4, extend (no hit or lunge)
4. Direct or Indirect Riposte Exercise
A. L: Straight attack with lunge
P: Lateral parry with direct opposition riposte
(no retreat)
B. L: Straight attack with lunge
P: Lateral parry
L: Anticipates riposte and begins to parry
P: Disengage riposte
5. Direct or Indirect Riposte Choice
A. L: Disengage feint with beginning of the lunge
P: Attempt circular parry
L: Deceive and complete lunge
P: Lateral parry and direct opposition riposte
B. L: Disengage feint with beginning of the lunge
P: Attempt circular parry
L: Deceive and complete lunge
P: Lateral parry
L: Anticipates riposte and begins to parry
(remaining in the lunge)
P: Disengage riposte |
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