Basic Sword Fencing Moves & Techniques: Free Online Lessons for Beginners : Fencing Advance & Retreat Footwork: Free Fencing Lessons for Beginners

[CarmenIF]

I'm here to learn how to fence... With a lightsaber.... C8<

[ciptandi]

i learn fencing from this video and Tom&Jerry

[shampo8]

going to fencing tonight



[deathsminion25]

The advance shown was too big, it doesn't hide the movement and takes more exertion than needed to do something that is better done in two short steps.

[Tehinke]

Fencing originated when someone first used a stick to defend against someone trying to hit him or her with another stick. Countries weren't defined yet.

[ham123see]

fencing originated from china, makes me damned proud!

[kiwilover01]

@ham123see I thought it originated from France??

[KickAssFan2010]

can anyone show me a video where they show you how not to be telegraphic in your movements

[eldargamer]

How old is the general starting age?

(for fencing)

[saberwing505]

@eldargamer That doesn't matter at all. I was 14 when i first started, but I can easily win from a friend of mine who has been fencing since he was 8.

[magg5942]

@eldargamer for epée it doesn't really matter... for foil and sabre, though, the earlier the better.

[captain3con]

0:09 lol random pirate!

[zaneps151]

wouldnt it make more sense to be on your toes so u can move quicker?

[NinjaFreak73]

@zaneps151 Depends on the situation. If you've got your form down, then you can be on your toes (not all the time) to gain speed. For beginners, however, it's best to keep your heel down to maintain balance; otherwise, you'll have fencers falling and flying everywhere XD

[zaneps151]

@NinjaFreak73 this was before i actually started taking fencing classes

i apologize for my ignorance

[NinjaFreak73]

@zaneps151 Not ignorant at all! Just a question for clarification is how I took it =)

[warriorkittycat]

Ugh I wanna take a fencing class but I live in stupid Elkhart so I cannot find a class! :(

[rcatstott]

fencing is my favorite sport but im the only fencer in my hole town v.v oh well idc i still love fencing

[MangaCreek]

I learned fencing fast. I took a week class, and i was one of four (out of 25 of us) that got to use the swords because of my advancing, retreating, onguard and lunge :D

So much fun!

[CaptainNensho]

bullshit!

[NelsonStJames]

@CaptainNensho LOL. I'm been told that if you learn from a master, you might do footwork for a year before even touching weapon. Same in Argentine Tango. Americans generally don't have the patience to learn a skill in this way.

[xiweiding]

does anyone know where i can get fencing lessons in nashville tn? btw im 14.

[NelsonStJames]

@xiweiding I'm sure Nashville, or one of the surrounding Burbs like Murphreesburo must have something. If not see if your folks can drive you over here to Memphis on the weekends, we've got two fencing clubs.

[96marth5]

I already fence, did these guys do an advanced fencing video?

[perryisrighthere]

Man I wanna fence

[YUSEI32]

will this work with a curved sword 2?

[JCHCUser]

@YUSEI32 This is merely footwork. mainly for western style fencing and western broadsword. But you can apply any footwork to any kind of sport or martial you do.

[mowshetung]

ah european sword play. nuthin like it

[SIFUGARCIA]

excellent video.  great work.

[damoviemake]

man its gonna be awesome fencing! XD XD XD XD XD

[deaddoc]

I think it is great to have lesson demos online, but I the ones where he describes the weapons, their functions, and the reasons for it are full of errors of fact. For example, the epee' (French for "sword") IS the dueling sword. It is pretty much unchanged from the final 19th century dueling weapon. That is why it has a triangular blade, not because it requires more pressure to hit the foot, whatever that could mean. Foil developed as a practice weapon for duelling.

[silipbuy]

im going to fencing school on oct24

[UrielSemptim]

This is italian footwork. With longsword is better to use german footwork.

[horsefan48]

that's it? i was fencing the coach in my first lesson

[BLJCGCP]

ok smart ass, why dont you show us your skill by making a video

[NoahAndABadger]

Doing my first fencing course next week! hope its good =]

[dmoney69696969]

@NoahAndABadger How'd it go? I'm curious because I'm contemplating starting. Was it difficult?

[Ladyhawkwright]

Wonderful, thank you. I cannot wait to buy our swords.

[horsefan48]

foils

[fatalityproductionsz]

foils sabers or egees

[lsefia]

I have always loved fencing. I think my daughters would enjoy the sport.

[lsefia]

I have always loved fencing, I think my daughters would enjoy the sport

[stevebbchd]

fencing is the best spots i,v seen

[teklacukierek]

I realy want to start takin lessons

[tctkid]

I want to start taking lessons

[kissfan418]

very helpfull