Rules of Foil Fencing

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Foil fencing is a complex fencing sport that utilizes the properties of a foil blade; learn the rules of foil fencing, including terms, fouls, the piste, and more in this free video fencing lesson.

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Basics of Electric Fencing
Modern foil fencing is scored by electrical charges that run through the blade and garments of the fencers; learn the rules of foil fencing and basic strategy in this free video fencing lesson.

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Counter Attacks in Foil Fencing
Counter attacks are an important part of foil fencing, but right of way must be observed; learn the rules of foil fencing and basic strategy in this free video fencing lesson.

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Foil Fencing & The Bout
The bout is used to describe a match of foil fencers; learn the rules of foil fencing and basic strategy in this free video fencing lesson.

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Foil Fencing Beginner Tips
Foil fencing is part of a long fencing tradition and can be very enjoyable; learn the rules of foil fencing and basic strategy in this free video fencing lesson.

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Foil Fencing Etiquette
Foil fencing, like any sport, has etiquette and decorum expectations often left unwritten; learn the rules of foil fencing and basic strategy in this free video fencing lesson.

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Foil Fencing Fouls
There are fouls in foil fencing like in many other sports; learn the rules of foil fencing and basic strategy in this free video fencing lesson.

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Foil Fencing Penalties
Penalties exist in foil fencing like in many other sports; learn the rules of foil fencing and basic strategy in this free video fencing lesson.

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Foil Fencing Right of Way Scenarios
Foil fencing has "right of way" rules which govern how hits are scored; learn the rules of foil fencing and basic strategy in this free video fencing lesson.

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Foil Fencing Rules of the Back Line
There are rules in foil fencing on approaching the back line of a piste; learn the rules of foil fencing and basic strategy in this free video fencing lesson.

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Foil Fencing Rules of the Piste
The piste in foil fencing is the long strip that amounts to the playing field or area; learn the rules of foil fencing and basic strategy in this free video fencing lesson.

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Foil Fencing Rules of the Sidelines
Foil fencing has an area with sidelines that fencers must stay within; learn the rules of foil fencing and basic strategy in this free video fencing lesson.

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How to Score in Foil Fencing
Scoring in foil fencing is the only way to win, so it must be done right; learn the rules of foil fencing and basic strategy in this free video fencing lesson.

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Legal Touches in Foil Fencing
Foil fencing has legal touch rules encompassing when and how points can be scored; learn the rules of foil fencing and basic strategy in this free video fencing lesson.

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Right of Way in Foil Fencing
Foil fencing has "right of way" rules which govern how hits are scored; learn the rules of foil fencing and basic strategy in this free video fencing lesson.

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Target Area in Foil Fencing
The target area in foil fencing encompasses the regions you can hit to score a point; learn the rules of foil fencing and basic strategy in this free video fencing lesson.

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What is Dry Foil Fencing?
Dry fencing is to fence without modern electrical scoring; learn the rules of foil fencing and basic strategy in this free video fencing lesson.

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Summary: Fencing is the art of swordsmanship. It has developed into a competitive sport, being one of four sports featured at each of the modern Olympic Games. Protective fencing gear consists of masks, gloves, breeches and plastron. Typically made of tough cotton, nylon, and Kevlar, the full-body padding is very protective and cannot easily be punctured. Sabre fencing uses right-of-way like foil fencing, but points can be scored with the edge of the blade. This follows from the original design of sabres as edged swords, whereas the rapiers which led to foil fencing were usually pointed, thrusting blades.

In this free video series, expert fencer Amy Boyle teaches you the rules of foil fencing, including how to score, legal touches, and appropriate target area. You will learn how to use the piste, the long strip or mat that fencers use as a playing field, and the rules for sidelines, fouls, and penalties. Amy covers the "right of way" rules that give foil fencing its particular flavor, and she even includes common scenarios and demonstrations to make right of way clear. These videos have what it takes for you to start foil fencing!

About the Expert

Contact: amykboyle.com

Expert: Amy has been a fencer and swordswoman for eleven years. She fenced for the University of Southern California and the University of Northern Colorado and has taught fencers of all ages. She now lives in Los Angeles, where she performs fight choreography and stunts for film and stage. Her specialties include broadsword, rapier and dagger, katana, cutlass, quarterstaff and small sword.