Fencing video's for MissLinda

[lowfreq]

MissLinda here's a link for you.

http://www.fencingfootage.com

I suggest getting "Sergei Golubitsky Golden Bouts DVD 97, 98, 99 World Champs Reviews" -- he is the best in the world for foil fencing.

[misslinda]

Geez, this was really nice of you. I was just talking to my friend about that. :) Do you have any of them?

[PATH301]

hey I found some pic's for you:

http://www.flickr.com/photos/schjonhaug/122821038/in/set-72057594098067415/

http://www.flickr.com/photos/flungingpictures/118466037/

http://www.flickr.com/photos/flungingpictures/118462821/

http://www.flickr.com/photos/flungingpictures/118459518/in/set-72057594091421379/

There's one here that's getting cut right in the throat....choak :eek:

[lowfreq]

Nope don't have any of them. I never even knew a sight for fencing footage existed. I accidently came upon that link last night through another fencing link http://www.fencing101.com

[misslinda]

What qualities make a good fencer? There are many.

On the athletic side, speed and endurance must rank foremost. Other traits that can be exploited are strength (for explosive speed, not heavy handedness), precision, and flexibility. Quick reaction time=20 is extremely important.

On the intellectual side, a good mind for strategy and tactics is essential. The ability to quickly size up your opponent and adapt your style accordingly is essential.

Psychologically, a fencer must be able to maintain focus, concentration, and emotional level-headedness under intense conditions of combat. Stress management, visualization, and relaxation techniques are all helpful to putting in winning performances.

As far as body type goes, it is always possible to adapt your style to take advantage of your natural traits. Even so, height seems to be useful in epee, but not necessarily in sabre. Small or thin people are harder to hit in foil. A long reach helps in epee, and long legs are an asset in foil.

It should be noted that left handers usually enjoy a slight advantage, especially against inexperienced fencers. This may account for the fact that lefties make up 15% of novice fencers, but half of FIE world champions.--------------------------------------


I didn't think about my left handedness.

[lowfreq]

I am left-handed.

[PATH301]

Hey Zorro I found some more strategy links for your exceptional learning speed in this game of fencing. Who know's but you - could you be in the olympics?

here's those links:

http://www.fencing.net/drills/drills19.php

http://www.mnsword.com/some_fencing_strategy.htm

http://www.fencingonline.com/academy/intro.htm#How%20it's%20Played

http://www.fencingfootage.com/promo/

http://www.fencing.net/content/section/5/43/

http://faculty.fmcc.suny.edu/mcdarby/Pages/Fencing_Club/Basic-Epee-Info-Etc.htm


Have you found any RAW fencer's out there?
I'm pretty good with a stick we'll have to dual soon :D

[misslinda]

SO sweet Path!!!!!!!!!!!! you guys are making my life to easy here :) but that's okay..........could use it these days.

Lowfreq, a lefty ey? Did you find "fencing" with righties to be eaier to anticipate b/c they are (how should I say) bilateral rather than a mirror image?