Tag Archives: epee

How to Drill Part 1

Posted on September 29, 2009 by jjschimpf

There are quite a few things to consider while practicing. First and most importantly is select a skill that you wish to practice. You might choose a skill you have a hard time with or a skill that you are … Continue reading →

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What are Simple Attacks?

Posted on September 23, 2009 by jjschimpf

A simple attack can be performed by making a straight attack, a disengage, or a coupe (also known as cut over). Simple attacks are very useful for scoring touches with. To execute a simple attack the fencer performing the action … Continue reading →

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Summer Camps

Posted on June 4, 2009 by jjschimpf

Here’s some info on our Summer Camps! Teen Beginner Camp – July 13-17 – 10a-4pmTeen Competitive Camp – July 20- 10a-4pm SportSword Camp – July 27-31 – 1p-4pmYouth Fencing Camp – Aug 3-7 – 10a-1pm Full Day camps $300Half Day … Continue reading →

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Drill of the week 5/18/09

Posted on May 18, 2009 by jjschimpf

Hello Everyone! Here is this week’s Drill of the week: Fencer 1 will start in advance lunge distance. They will either make advance lunge and try to hit or two advances lunge and try to hit. Fencer 2 will pull … Continue reading →

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Drill of the Week Epee 5/18/09

Posted on May 18, 2009 by jjschimpf

Here is the Drill of the Week done with Epee.

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Drill of the Week 4-27-09

Posted on April 28, 2009 by jjschimpf

Here is the Drill of the Week for 4-27-09. This week’s drill is tactical in nature. You will fence for a specified time period, however no touches are to be scored. If you do accidentally make a hit you will … Continue reading →

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Drill of the Week!

Posted on April 20, 2009 by jjschimpf

Hey everyone! We have a new drill of the week that is once again fitting for all 3 weapons. Here’s the drill: Fencer A: Makes lunge or advance lunge and tries to hit. Fencer B: Option 1: On lunge counter … Continue reading →

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Drill of the Week

Posted on April 15, 2009 by jjschimpf

This week we are going to focus on working on Parry Riposte.  The drill is a reaction drill with a goal of making sure that a fencer has good timing on their parry but can also make a change of … Continue reading →

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