The first known reference to swordplay as ‘fencing’ occurs in William Shakespear’s Merry Wives of Windsor (published in 1602)
“Alas Sir, I cannot fence”
Description
Watch the video to find out how to stand On Guard, how to lunge and how to move forwards and backwards as a fencer.
How To Play
This section is about understanding some basics before you go and play the other games. This App will be updated on a regular basis with more fencing games.
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Fencing In 60 Seconds Or Less Episode 1
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