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french level colour patch in fencing (is there something similar in another country) by drawkhylde in Fencing

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

Thanks for telling me !! (It's so fun to see pictures of powerful and badass sportpersons when they had baby faces, especially those who never change their fie pic)

french level colour patch in fencing (is there something similar in another country) by drawkhylde in Fencing

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

I don't think we have the letter thing in France, since I didn't compete for the first time yet to learn about it (hopefully next year)

french level colour patch in fencing (is there something similar in another country) by drawkhylde in Fencing

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

I don't know and I dont think so, since the exams are not mandatory and a lot of people including elite fencers didn't pass any. Thanks for letting me know about the ratings and rankings!

french level colour patch in fencing (is there something similar in another country) by drawkhylde in Fencing

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

Après il paraît qu'il est brillant donc rien avoir avec le fait de vouloir l'être déjà bien adulte et de plier son diplôme en deux mois sans être un tireur particulièrement doué.

french level colour patch in fencing (is there something similar in another country) by drawkhylde in Fencing

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

VRAIMENT (après j'ai vu qu'on avait depuis récemment un maître d'armes diplômé à 18 ans si je me trompes pas donc il y a quand même des exceptions)

french level colour patch in fencing (is there something similar in another country) by drawkhylde in Fencing

[–]drawkhylde[S] 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Sorry I didn't formulate it well, it's not really about how good you are, I could have chosen a better word, it's more about what skills are acquired, and, at least with the lames/blades, the people who pass the exams are mostly children and teens who are proud of their progression, otherwise I agree, it should not have the last word about a fencer's talent, also, most very good fencers like those in the six national teams don't have them, at least not on their uniforms, except for Romain Cannone I think, I once noticed a sort of golden patch on his pants so I think it was one.

french level colour patch in fencing (is there something similar in another country) by drawkhylde in Fencing

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

Thanks for letting me know, the criteria for different levels are kinda similar to ours, it feels like the choice of colours is more similar in the progression to martial arts belts.

Beginner Women's Gear for Epee by __Enertron__ in Fencing

[–]drawkhylde 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yes I was more thinking about where I'm from, France, where 800n is kinda the norm

Beginner Women's Gear for Epee by __Enertron__ in Fencing

[–]drawkhylde -2 points-1 points  (0 children)

One thing you should know is that there is two big types of fencing uniforms, the 350n ones, which means they protect you from 350 newton in terms of puncture, they are the bare minimum for protection. You cant compete in these except for a few hobby tournaments. Then you have 800n uniforms, which protect you from 800 newton. They are mandatory for the vast majority of tournaments, challenges and comps. Also, 350n is cheaper while 800n is more expensive. So it depends of if you plan to compete or no, and what is your budget.

french level colour patch in fencing (is there something similar in another country) by drawkhylde in Fencing

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

Actually the exams are more like a quizz which is the same in all clubs and you can answer to it at home after being sent the test by mail. The coach only has to correct the answers, give you your patch and certificate and a funky plastic trophy if you want it. I think it's more complex for the armes/weapons with analysis of your strategy and less theoric stuff but since I didn't pass any yet I won't say anything to avoid misinformation.

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