Tag Archives: saber

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 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 Saber

Posted on April 21, 2009 by jjschimpf

Here’s the saber drill of the week. One of the tricks is to start the hand as soon as you see the other fencer move and then make your choice from there. The counter attack is to the top of … 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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