Beginner & Intermediate Competitive Fencing

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How do I learn to fence? Get free fencing video lessons for beginning and intermediate students, including using fencing safety equipment, basic and advanced attacks and parry defenses, scoring a touch (a hit) and strategies for winning in competitive fencing.

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An Overview of Saber Fencing
The saber was originally a sword used by Calvary soldiers. Learn about saber (or sabre) fencing methods in this free instructional video on how to fence for beginners.

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Basic Mental Strategies for Fencing
Fencing is often called physical chess because of the focus on anticipating the moves of your opponent; learn how to fence with your mind as well as your sword in this free fencing video.

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Competitive Saber Fencing Scoring Equipment
In competitive saber fencing, scores are kept electronically, with uniforms and helmets plugged into the scoring equipment. Learn more about electrical scoring equipment in fencing in this free online competitive fencing guide.

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Dietary Requirements & Conditioning for Competitive Fencing
Lean muscle mass and stamina are very important in competitive fencing; learn about the diet and conditioning/training regimen that's best for fencers in this free online fencing guide.

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Fencing 101: Basic Attack Moves
How to attack in fencing: get tips on basic fencing attack moves in this free online competitive fencing guide for beginners.

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Fencing 101: Basic Party Defense Moves
The defensive action in fencing is called a parry; learn basic parry defense methods and how to counter attack in this free online competitive fencing guide for beginners.

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Flash Attack Method in Fencing
The flash attack in fencing is a fast and effective running attack technique; learn how to flash attack in this free online competitive fencing guide for beginners.

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How to Lunge in Competitive Fencing
The lunge technique is an explosive forward action used to attack opponents in competitive fencing; learn more about fencing lunges in this free online competitive fencing guide for beginners.

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How to Score a Touch in Competitive Fencing
To score a touch in competitive fencing, you need to hit your opponent with your foil; learn how and get basic fencing attack tips in this free online fencing guide for beginners.

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How to Use the Beat Attack in Competitive Fencing
The beat attack is a fencing method used to surprise and attack an opponent; learn how to use the beat attack in this free online competitive fencing guide for beginners.

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Saber Fencing Safety Equipment
Safety equipment in saber fencing includes a special uniform and helmet; learn more in this free online guide to competitive fencing.

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Scoring Points in Competitive Saber Fencing
Learn about what happens when a point is scored in competitive saber fencing in this free online competitive fencing guide.

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Scoring Points in Saber Fencing
To score a point in saber fencing, you need to hit your opponent anywhere above the waist. Learn the basics of saber (or sabre) fencing in this free video guide on how to fence for beginners.

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The Flying Lunge Fencing Technique
The flying lunge (or flunge) is a very fast and effective type of lunge used in saber fencing; learn how to use a flunge in this free online competitive fencing guide.

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Summary: Fencing is the sport of combat with a hand-held weapon, whether practiced as a martial art in form only, or put to the test in a duel. Most commonly known to incorporate the foil and the saber, modern fencing is largely practiced as a competitive sport, relying on a well-developed hand-eye coordination and a grasp of tactical strategy similarly needed for the game of chess.

Fencing carries with it an air of nobility, left over from its 18th and 19th century roots as a gentleman’s pursuit. Some classical enthusiasts consider true fencing to be the art of defense for an actual sword fight. Nevertheless, the sport today enjoys a large popularity in universities worldwide as a holistic method of study, training both the body and the mind.

Competitive fencing involves a variety of moves, stances, and sword techniques needed not only to defend from an opponent’s attack, but to counterattack in an instant, scoring a point known as a “touch.” While the swords used are usually blunted and capped, there is still a real danger of injury, and fencers use safety clothing and equipment to cover their entire body. In this free video introduction to fencing, learn some of the basic attack and defense moves needed to become an accomplished duelist. Lessons include using the fencing equipment, scoring points, the parry and the lunge, the flash attack, the beat attack, and a primer on saber fencing.

About the Expert

Contact: miamifencingclub.com

Expert: Michael Elder is the general manager of the Miami Fencing Club. He teaches beginning students in a large, diverse community school program. He also provides fencing training to students who progress to higher ranks. Class size averages 50 students, with up to 6 assistants and 2 fencing masters.