Posts about modern sports fencing
By Robin Catling.
Having written about Priority recently, what do the rules say about ‘right-of-way’?
Priority or ‘right-of-way’ is the set of rules used to determine who is awarded the point when there is a double hit in foil or sabre – that is, both fencers hit each other in the same fencing time. …
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The word “Carma” coming from Sanskrit refers to fencing in ancient times. The modern word “Escrime” is used to signify the art of “touching without being touched,”
Mankind has a history of fighting and conflict. People have tried to compensate for their physical weakness by inventing weapons to defend against or conquer animals and other humans. Weapons developed from wood, stone and then metal, lead man to try to perfect methods of combat; to maximize their most effective strengths and skills for both offence and defence – the art of fencing. …
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Juniors Fencing returns to Parklands this half term from April 24th.
Wednesdays 17.00-18.00
Parklands Leisure Centre
£4.50/session or £20 for the five-week block.
Returning fencers and newcomers welcome; British Fencing Grades syllabus.
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Our kick-off activity for this year’s Summer Holiday activities proved a popular draw; for the first time, OCRA and West Devon Swords staged a Family Fencing and Archery session, with parents and children side-by-side and face-to-face in a test of martial prowess. …
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Before the Summer term ended, we made it out to some of the primary schools in the area to run some fencing and archery sessions and in one school, attended their very own school-wide multi-sports day.
Our standard format, split-session of fencing and archery using the two sets of plastic kit, enabled a quick turnaround and two activities in the space of one for several primary year groups. …
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West Devon Swords ‘Summer on Tour’ began in July with five hundred Foundation and Year One children from local primary schools taking part in multi-skills sessions at Whitchurch Wayfarers Cricket Club, over two days in beautiful sunshine. …
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Multi-skills fiesta but no siesta for primary pupils Read More »
For the non-runners, jumpers and throwers, West Devon Swords was able to offer an alternative sporting experience for Okehampton College pupils at the annual sports day in July.
A split session of archery and Go Fence foil provided competition of a different sort alongside the usual athletics programme. …
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Further congratulations to Todd Rook and Brendan Miles (pictured) who achieved British Fencing Grade Two Foil just before our Summer break.
Well-drilled after going through the grade one and two syllabus back-to-back, it was a pass with honours, just in time to put weapons down for the first round of Summer weather. …
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As the usual Summer break draws near, it’s worth a quick review of our session structure…
We’re in a transitional phase right now with sports fencing in the Okehampton area; our previous intake of teenagers has moved on to exams and college; I am looking to the best way to re-launch in the Autumn.
The remaining juniors’ session, Tues 5-6pm, is 8-11 yr olds working through British Fencing badges; this I am also looking to re-launch in September. …
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