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Defensive Actions: The Basics

Defense in saber fencing can be daunting. It requires much more effort than attacking, with much less chance of success. However, scoring touches on defense is crucial to winning bouts. It is said that defense wins championships, and this holds true for fencing. So what tools can we use to create a robust defense? Distance…

Box Actions: The Basics

Scoring within the box (the first zone/the middle) is critical for winning modern saber fencing bouts. Since the lockout time increase in 2016, defense has become much less effective. Therefore, neither fencer ever wants to give up right of way (priority/the attack) within the box. The result is more touches scored in the box rather than…

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