Posts about modern sports fencing
As International Womens’ Day draws to a close, can we remind you of all the very capable instructors, students and competitors who happen to be not men! To learn more about the amazing women in HEMA, go to esfinges.net. …
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We paid a return visit to 1st Okehampton Scouts this week; 24 scouts in two sessions with full metal kit in not the largest hut; no incidents and a fun time had by all. We’ll see them again in the Easter term for a little light archery.
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The second edition of The Art of Foil Fencing by Roy Stocks, edited by Robin Catling, is now available on Amazon in paperback and Kindle editions. Updated and re-formatted for easier reading on paper and on screen, this edition of The Art of Foil Fencing is available Internationally for the first time.
We still have some copies of the lay-flat paperback First Edition available for UK customers from Proactivity Press at the reduced price of £5.00 plus postage.
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Our final Multi-skills session at Lew Trenchard wrapped up this Autumn’s round of school sports just as the weather broke for the final year groups in Okehampton and Tavistock primaries. We were nostalgic for September’s bright sunshine when we began back in Simmons Park (pictured) and Whitchurch Cricket Club. …
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By Robin Catling.
According to Article t.7 (old 10) of the FIE rules of competition, “the attack is the initial offensive action made by extending the arm and continuously threatening the opponent’s target.”
A threatening action is one that will hit the opponent if no defensive action is taken. A threat means moving towards the target. Trajectory complicates matters as for indirect (compound) attacks or those of a cutting action, the trajectory may not be smooth or in a single line. …
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Much of the equipment used in fencing is worn with safety in mind. Fencing is an extremely safe sport provided the correct equipment is worn.
Fencing is also a technical sport, demanding specialist equipment. We’ll try to give you an overview of what you’ll need, in some kind of order and how much you should expect to pay for it. …
Essential Sports Fencing Equipment Guide (2019) Read More »
Our main contribution to the OCRA Summer holiday activities programme was a palpable hit despite the return of the heatwave. …
Family fencing and archery is a palpable hit Read More »
As part of OCRA’s Summer Holiday programme, West Devon Swords will be running another Family Fencing and Archery camps for parents and children. Parents of any age and children over 8 yrs can develop skills in these ancient sports on Fri 23 August, 2-4pm – £8 per adult, £6 per child.
Booking is online via the OCRA website at ocrasport.org.uk/get-involved/holidays.
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As the second half of the Summer term rolls around, West Devon Swords is out at the Devon Federation Schools annual sports jamboree, the 
Multi-skills Festival for primary age pupils.
Hosted once again at Whitchurch Cricket Club, the outfield becomes a circuit for a collection of different sports, with each group of 9-20 pupils rotating through all the sports in the course of a morning or afternoon. …
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