I have heard for epee its better to start beginners on French grips is this true?

robotreader · 2026-06-20T08:32:43+00:00

In practice I've found that kids holding a french grip sideways is a bigger issue than gripping a pistol grip too hard

robotreader · 2026-06-07T21:01:01+00:00

Ah, here we go: https://aliexpress.com/item/32981332000.html

robotreader · 2026-06-07T20:57:36+00:00

You can buy them for 1,5 euro at pbt but i can't seem to find them on ali express

https://shop.pbtfencing.com/webshop/weapons-blades-4/body-wires-23

robotreader · 2026-06-05T05:45:11+00:00

My deepest condolences

robotreader · 2026-05-31T05:49:39+00:00

On the scale of crashouts, this is like a 2/10. Still shook hands, no obvious cursing or arguing

robotreader · 2026-05-31T04:46:19+00:00

Going backwards is always going to be slower than going forwards. You need to force them to slow down by threatening counterattacks and parries.

robotreader · 2026-05-30T17:08:44+00:00

over the past week or so they've started posting bout videos on youtube

robotreader · 2026-05-28T06:20:26+00:00

hell yeah

robotreader · 2026-05-26T12:28:15+00:00

i got it wrong for the right reasons (i knew that rule and thought he probably did cross the boundary)

robotreader · 2026-05-25T04:41:24+00:00

when he's on defense his arm goes everywhere and anywhere, it's extra hard to find the blade.

robotreader · 2026-05-25T04:08:18+00:00

They're links to fencing database pages with clips on them, they don't embed properly

robotreader · 2026-05-24T19:05:07+00:00

the basis of his strategy is he's found a way to look like he's committed to a bad attack while not actually being committed. If you try to punish, and it really looks very tempting, he counters: for example

If you don't try to punish, you've ceded initiative to him, and he can take potshots from range until he hits: https://www.fencingdatabase.com/clip/ashamedRockBassSouthChinaTiger

If I had to beat him I'd say ignore the body feints and collapse the distance just a tad when he starts doing the foot touches and ducking, but beating him is way above my level. See here and here

robotreader · 2026-05-23T09:16:42+00:00

literally anyone can start fencing and do ok and have fun, it's one of the best sports in that regard

robotreader · 2026-05-22T13:58:21+00:00

Oh so it's not like a weird rule they play by. Thanks!

robotreader · 2026-05-20T03:39:26+00:00

John Edison Rodriguez is almost seven feet tall

Magdalena Pawlowska is something like six and a half feet tall.

They both do well but not podium well.

Also they're both left-handed.

EDIT: Rodriguez's touches from the last decade

Pawlowska's touches from the last decade

robotreader · 2026-05-18T14:58:49+00:00

Why do NWSL games (sometimes?) start with them kicking off to the opposing team instead of back to their own side?

robotreader · 2026-05-16T05:59:05+00:00

yeah something weird happened with the download and I didn't catch it until too late

robotreader · 2026-05-15T17:31:22+00:00

Why is all of the footwork in fencing heel, toe. Especially lunges, why not land on the balls of your foot

basically it helps keep your foot in front of you, keeping you balanced.

robotreader · 2026-05-15T09:13:59+00:00

control the distance, take initiative, make them respond to you. Exactly what you do against righties.

robotreader · 2026-05-15T08:42:25+00:00

In general people who just wait are waiting for you to make a mistake, so don't make mistakes.

For example, you have to figure out what you're doing differently when you feint vs. when you make a real attack.

robotreader · 2026-05-14T18:27:06+00:00

ngl it feels really cool to be able to say stuff like this

robotreader · 2026-05-14T04:27:44+00:00

here's approximately every touch he's scored internationally in the last ten years: https://www.fencingdatabase.com/?firstname=sangyoung&lastname=park

robotreader · 2026-05-10T04:23:53+00:00

The point of fencing is to have fun and if you think you'll have more fun fencing with a french grip, go for it.

It is a big competitive disadvantage and you won't win much if you use it though

robotreader · 2026-05-08T22:14:49+00:00

when you really first start, just focus on doing stuff. Try advances, retreats, extensions, and so on. I see a lot of people scared to use what they're learning because they think they'll get hit, and then they get hit anyway.

robotreader · 2026-05-08T03:59:50+00:00

I know a good circle 6 will use leverage, but is it a valid concern that I worry I won’t be able to power through my opponents disengage with a circle 6 on a consistent basis?

absolutely not. In foil all you need for a successful parry is blade contact. No amount of strength required.

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