The three modern Olympic and Paralympic fencing weapons are
- Foil
- Epee
- Sabre.
Description
This game is extremely fun and tactical.
It seems easy to play until you actually have a go at judging time and distance, which is a crucial skill to aquire if you would like to do more fencing.
Watch the video too as James describes how he and his GB Teammates like this game, as it is as much about being clever and tactical as it is about being physically fast and powerful (just like top level fencing!).
How To Play
This game requires just two people to play.
Both people come On Guard (watch the video for instruction and to see what this looks like) with your sword hand (the one you use most often or which feels correct when your holding your sword).
Start roughly four metres away from your partner (make sure you are in a safe space to do activity).
You and your partner then decide who will be the first to ‘attack’.
The ‘attacker’ is trying to touch the hand of the ‘defender’.
The attacker is only allowed to do a step lunge (watch the video for instruction and to see how to do these actions), while the defender is allowed to move back as far as they like.
If the attacker fails to touch the defenders hand with the step lunge, the roles then switch. The defender becomes the attacker and vice versa.
Areas of focus
OFFENCE
The action of attacking or engaging an opponent with the objective of scoring points or hits.
SKILL
A technique is a learned movement. The skill is the application of the technique in contect, under the pressures of time, space, opponents.
DEFENCE
The action of preventing an opponent from scoring.
Disclaimer Notice:
Please make sure you watch the ‘BASIC MOVES’ video found within this app before entering in to any other activity. Make sure that you have access to an appropriate environment to allow you to undertake activity safely. You will need access to a space with non-slip flooring and be wearing non-slip sports footwear.
You should understand that when participating in any exercise or exercise programme, there is the possibility of physical injury. If you engage in this exercise or exercise programme, you agree that you do so at your own risk, are voluntarily participating in these activities, assume all risk of injury to yourself, and agree to
release and discharge British Fencing from any and all claims or causes of action, known or unknown, arising out of using the British Fencing ‘Explore Fencing’.
Definition of a Riposte: A counterattack by a fencer who just has blocked an attack by the opponent with what is called a parry.