What defines an attack?
By Robin Catling. According to Article t.7 (old 10) of the FIE rules of competition, “the attack is the initial offensive action made…
Tag: fencing
Essential Sports Fencing Equipment Guide (2019)
Much of the equipment used in fencing is worn with safety in mind. Fencing is an extremely safe sport provided the correct equipment…
Multi-skills for schools September 2019
It’s September, it’s a new term and in second-Summer sunshine, it’s multi-skills time again! WDS took the school’s fencing roadshow to Simmons Park…
Family fencing and archery is a palpable hit
Our main contribution to the OCRA Summer holiday activities programme was a palpable hit despite the return of the heatwave.
Yelverton Sport and Craft Play Day
Today was another of those unique events – Yelverton Rotary Club’s annual Sport and Craft Play Day.
Family fencing and archery for Summer
As part of OCRA’s Summer Holiday programme, West Devon Swords will be running another Family Fencing and Archery camps for parents and children.…
Federation Schools Multi-skills for Summer 2019
As the second half of the Summer term rolls around, West Devon Swords is out at the Devon Federation Schools annual sports jamboree,…
More on Priority or ‘right-of-way’
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…
Fencing in the Ancient World
The word “Carma” coming from Sanskrit refers to fencing in ancient times. The modern word “Escrime” is used to signify the art of…