Saturday we were able to do a private seminar on the use of the point with Master Foiler Vincent Camillo at Northwest Fencing Center. The use of the point – the straight thrust is a critical skill to add to one’s arsenal and foil is a great introduction. The limitation of the torso as a targetContinue reading “FOIL: THE USE OF THE POINT”
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JODAN TSUKI (Highline Thrust)
With a nod back to the thrusting triangle, it is important to remember that tsuki – the thrust – can be delivered on any line. The doce pares count is a mnemonic for you to learn that every line (slash) can be a point (thrust). We continue to play the highline. Why? Because it is arguably theContinue reading “JODAN TSUKI (Highline Thrust)”
FAIRBAIRN AND SYKES
Originally this post was titled “Shooting to Live” to make sure that the classic text would be available. It has been expanded (and may continue to be updated) to better serve as a reference for the men who were pioneers and innovators – but more importantly – men who actually used the techniques they taught. WilliamContinue reading “FAIRBAIRN AND SYKES”