![]() ![]() Balestra A footwork preparation, consisting of a jump forwards. B Backsword A type of historical heavy sabre, not used in contemporary fencing, generally single-edged with a ‘false edge’ down the top third of the back of the blade. Avertissement (French) A warning used to indicate a minor rule infraction by one of the fencers. Attaque au fer (Archaic) An attack on the opponent's blade, such as a #beat attack. (See also #Bout.) Attack The initial offensive action made by extending the sword arm and continuously threatening the valid target of the opponent with the point (or blade at sabre). Formerly, public exhibitions (spectator events) were often conducted as assaults, rather than as round-robin or direct-elimination events, especially with a few fencers. Assault A friendly combat between two fencers, where score may or may not be kept, and is generally not a part of any competition. This action may also be used to halt a bout, often by stamping the trailing foot insistently. An appel is also sometimes called a 'half-advance'. ![]() It may precede a lunge, or be used merely as a distraction. This may be made during an advance, or directly from an en garde position. French imperative meaning 'go' or 'come on!' Full phrase spoken at outset is En garde! Prêts? Allez! (For two female fencers, prêts becomes prêtes.) Appel Stamping the front foot to the ground, to produce a sound to distract or startle the opponent. Allez! Command used to commence action between fencers. An advance followed by a lunge might have a tempo of 1-2-3, but an advance-lunge should have a tempo of 1-2-3. A good long-distance attack, especially in combination with Handwork. The extension can occur before or during the advance, but always before the lunge. Advance-Lunge An advance followed immediately by a lunge. Also, the term advance is used in general for any movement forward by either step, cross, or ballestra. Land on the heel, and then bring the back foot up to en garde stance. Straighten the leg at the knee, pushing the heel out in front. The front foot moves first, beginning by lifting the toes. Advance The 'advance' is the basic forward movement. Absence of blade The situation in a bout when the opposing blades are not touching opposite of engagement. Historical and foreign fencing terminologyĪ Abstain When a judge cannot tell if a touch was made. ![]()
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