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How to Fence

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Learn all about fencing including footwork, stance, how to parry, riposte, attack, and score, in this free swordplay video series.

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Tags: beginner, advanced, footwork, instructional, fencing, handwork, fleche, attack, riposte

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Summary: Directly related to dueling, fencing is a competition of swordsmanship. The competition is guided by points that the duelers are trying to gain. Each strike, stab, or hit derives a certain amount of points and the dueler with the highest amount of points wins the bout. As with any sport, there are necessary pieces of equipment needed for a successful, safe bout. Foils are the introductory weapon and Epees and Sabres are the more advanced weapons of fencers. There are no shields used by the fencers, so they must protect themselves other ways with masks, protective bibs, plastrons and knickers, as well as shoes and gloves are absolutely essential to the athletes.

In this series of videos, you will be familiarized with the art of swordsmanship. Our fencing expert gives detailed instruction on the basic attack methods of fencing. You’ll find clips on defending yourself and keeping yourself safe as well with videos on clothing. Learn about the importance of footwork in fencing and get more advanced tips on handwork, footwork and attacking maneuvers. Our expert leads you thorough an introduction to the gear and clothing needed for fencing and gives you instruction on keeping score during the bout. You’ll become an expert on fencing after watching this series of instructional videos!

About the Expert

Expert: Brad Bogus started fencing at the collegiate level at Southwest Texas State University, now Texas State University. He headed the fencing society of SWT and organized league bouts and intensive courses for amateur new-comers. Brad went to many different colleges in the Southwest area of Texas and headed his club in different organized inter-collegiate competitions. The largest competition forum was SWIFA, the Southwest Intercollegiate Fencing Association Tournament, which SWT placed in everytime under the leadership of Brad and his club. Brad became a member of the USFA, the United States Fencing Association, and started to compete in the National Men's Opens. Now he shares his expertise with many local league clubes in Austin, TX.

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