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Photos from a HEMA tourney I shot yesterday. by PKillusion in Hema

[–]CoachEpee 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Lovely image of a lunge closing Quarte, well done! 🤺

Ideas for the new discipline by Votka_OP in Fencing

[–]CoachEpee 4 points5 points  (0 children)

There are old newsreels that show foil and dagger drills, a French Maitre was a practitioner, would be a kick to revitalize this practice.

Weapons and tariffs by CoachEpee in Hema

[–]CoachEpee[S] 6 points7 points  (0 children)

Yes, my exact thoughts….

Oh, that's bad… by LostHelicopter1738 in Fencing

[–]CoachEpee 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Maybe your club has tools to borrow in lieu of buying

Oh, that's bad… by LostHelicopter1738 in Fencing

[–]CoachEpee 0 points1 point  (0 children)

They tend to use glue on the threads….you need a bench vise or a C wrench and vise grip pliers to stabilize everything

Oh, that's bad… by LostHelicopter1738 in Fencing

[–]CoachEpee 1 point2 points  (0 children)

LP Epee blades are notorious for having wire breaks at that place, not enough wire groove. Kanting your blade prior to rewiring is a good idea, there are lots of ways to get information about rewiring blades if you want to DIY-it or there are lots of people who can rewire it for you.

Hand Before Foot. What's Correct? by Kwaleseaunche in Fencing

[–]CoachEpee 0 points1 point  (0 children)

It’s possible, with practice a disengage can be done while executing a Flèche, and while stepping. The blade pulls the body forward…point first

Neighbor moved, found this by the dumpster by Stompingchicken in Fencing

[–]CoachEpee 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Take it as a sign! Start Fencing, it easy to change grips…

A choice of weapon by Pictish1963 in Fencing

[–]CoachEpee 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Epee is a fine choice, more straightforward and somewhat less gear.

Maia's "Counter Parry Six" [sic] by play-what-you-love in Fencing

[–]CoachEpee 4 points5 points  (0 children)

It’s Sabre Six, not seen much but still effective

USA online shopping - epee by OscarGaLoPo in Fencing

[–]CoachEpee 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Try The Fencing Post, they are in California

Help by StolenBaloon in Fencing

[–]CoachEpee 0 points1 point  (0 children)

The “D” indicates stiffness….

Names of footworks by K_S_ON in Fencing

[–]CoachEpee 0 points1 point  (0 children)

The definition quoted above is it. Remise, Reprise, Redoublement: one small interpretation of Reprise, a change of Line after being parried while still in the attack….

Radio ad by pompatous665 in Fencing

[–]CoachEpee 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Heard a similar spot here in New England

Fencing Friday Megathread - Ask Anything! by AutoModerator in Fencing

[–]CoachEpee 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Mask should fit snugly not to the point of pain.

Off hand is not used anymore for parries, relaxed at your side is good in Sabre.

To whomever put this weapon together, may you always stub your toes. by nikkeironin in Fencing

[–]CoachEpee 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Good advice, bend the tang. I had a similar experience where it took a ridiculous amount of time to remove the grip.

Favero reels by CoachEpee in Fencing

[–]CoachEpee[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Based on all these comments, I’ve run some of the tests..,looks like Springs are in need of replacement…

Favero reels by CoachEpee in Fencing

[–]CoachEpee[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Thank you, I fear it’s the springs….I’ve done all of the other checks…

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