Fencing Terms- Vocabulary Flashcards

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Compound attack

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An attack which is made up of more than one movement.

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Counterattack

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A stop thrust in which the time is taken from the attacker by touching before the final action of the original attack begins.

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Engagement

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Crossing and touching weapons.

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Feint

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A movement of the blade designed to draw a parry or other reaction from the opponent.

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Fleche

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An offensive movement made by crossing the back foot in front of leading foot, usually followed by a short run.

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Jury

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Four judges and the referee, who conducts the fencing bout.

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Match

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The aggregate of bouts fenced between members of two teams.

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Off target

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A touch scored on an invalid target area.

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On guard

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The position taken by a fencer signaling a readiness to fence.

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Parry

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Defensive action made to prevent a touch.