FENCING FROM THE HEART

You also need passion to fence. Practicing on a daily basis is crucial. You can't get read about the parries and try to use them in a bout. Equipment may be expensive, but it is worth it if you are committed to this sport.

PSAL RULES AND REGULATIONS

If you want to fence in your high school, there are some rules you must follow.

-NO FLECHING
-NO CROSSING FEET

These are only allowed in fencing clubs outside of school. Experienced fencers can do these moves more effeciently, so it would be unfair to the other fencers if psal allowed these moves.

MORE SABRE PARRIES

Here are some more parries. High parries can be used to hit the helmet.

HIGH PARRY 3

PARRY 4

PARRY 5

HIGH PARRY 5

PARRY 6

HIGH PARRY 6

SABRE PARRIES

The diagram below shows useful cuts and parries for sabre.

PARRY 1



PARRY 2



PARRY 3

CORRECT AIMING

Each parry is used to hit a specific area of the torso in foil. The same parries can be used in epee, but it will be easier to hit another area just incase you miss the torso. In sabre, cuts and slashes are used instead. 

HOW TO PRACTICE

Once you get a blade, you could practice parries, cuts, and beats on your own. You don't need an opponent to practice footwork as well.

By using the diagram above, you can easily practice parries on your own.



MORE FOOTWORK

                       
Instead of just advancing or retreating, more experienced fencers can do a double advance/retreat to gain more distance. Double retreated while the other person advances towards you is a smart move. As you double retreat, you can parry riposte.