Wheelchair Fencing

[homfencing]

I've sometimes given lessons to non-chair fencers, just so they can see how fast they have to be.

[Regnbuesolv]

I believe this is better quality fencing. Since these fencers can't just move backwards and forwards along the piste, they have to parry in order to prevent their opponents from attacking and they can't prepare - they just have to go for it!

Thanks for putting this up :)

[skinkboy123456789]

This is legit. I would be cautious around these guys, and I have my legs.

[gomann64]

hardcore

[vinceat852]

now, give them prosthetics and they'd own everyone on the piste. their bladework is phenomenal!

[arashi3104amnos]

wow

[combaton]

This is great! 5/5

[Demotheses1]

yes there is wheel chair fencing and it is intense

[wetmelon]

I could imagine that their blade work is amazing... hard to tell from here

Also, how is priority decided for foil? And is there Sabre chair fencing?

[linkg13]

Foil priority, is a thrust. Once the sword is extended 90% or so (depends on judge) the player has proiority

[bbwbb2]

It would be cool if they could move closer to in fight, each would have a lever to move in and back to the normal distance,of course I'd still get beat trying to fence one of these guys. lol.

[crazycolerogers]

im in a chair, and also practice martial arts. ive done quite a bit of sword work, but mainly chinese and some japanese.

[LudvuckForuk]

Dude on the right is dominating.

[Fez1408]

i took fencing couple years ago and i can't imagine how u fence in a wheelchair, but hey i guess it's good that it doesnt stop u being in a wheelchair. keep it real

[L0udMaN]

I may not have the use of my legs, but it wont stop me stabbing you in the face!

epic

[HPIracing111]

that looks very strange but hey if i were ever confined to a wheelchair then i would definitely continue fencing even if it were wheelchair fencing

[robertbrucesikes]

Great Softly ! . There are a number of web sites and some vids related to wheelchair fencing. You'll have a blast!

[softly73]

I'm going to have a go at this on my holiday in June. I wanted to watch this to see how you fence from a wheelchair.

[zorky101]

lol, its sad how ppl who are confined to wheelchairs are limited with what they can do. but this is just amazing, this is probably really hard cuz u cant move. they could proboably own us all is they had their legs lmao. wheelchair ppl own!!

[heeh2]

this is why they created spears.....

wheelchair swordsman are UNSTOPPABLE!!!!

[Bass5el]

I'm impressed by this as it's all down to "parry/riposte"- no advance or retreat!

Sensational!

[supersirotic1]

wow saw the title and i was like...whaaat???

Sweet stuff tho

[barrusDemonPlucker]

What make this really hardcore is the fact they can't retreat like a strap-match. And above all this was an amazing match.

[P0wningPrince]

damn paralyzed from the waist down and they can still fence like crazy its soo inspiring!!!

[musclelover25]

awsome thats what im talking about

[musclelover69]

i use to do that as a kid it was fun they r good

[BlueKnux0]

Much respect...

<3

[xoAuronxRocksx3]

wow, this video is amazing!

[JokerSTR]

It's really hard to compete against a wheelchair fencer as a "normal" fencer. I did it once at the national university champioships when the wheelchair fencers did fence with all the others (but had seperate ranking)...Oh, for sure i lost ;-)

[Pitstarter]

I salute anyone that can do that. It must be quite intimidating 'starting' so close to each other but as said elsewhere, it would encourage your bladework to be top notch.

I'd love to see more videos like this. Some of the bladework puts my foil skills to shame.

Once again, a salute.

[alecshinyuanwu]

ahah whoa

i can walk, but this is different than fencing on foot

i'd like to try this sometime, without the frantic scurrying backwards and forwards like on foot

[beasleyfencer]

This looks like fun. Although I do prefer epee fencing (been fencing epee for nearly three years)

[zigurratm]

Way cool! I got to try that. It must be double the excitement not being able to retreat. It is almost like having to fence against a wall. Thanks for posting this.

[dijh]

Wow, that was really cool. The problem I see is the instinct to move. Lots of upper body work (dodging, parrying). I rely too much on retreats and advances. Major kudos to wheelchair fencers.

[Mike7718]

Jbujko, its true their forearms must be strong. I fence also, and i've tried Wheelchair fencing, and it is so much fun. (GO FOIL! xD) so as I was saying I do agree to what your saying but not steel forearms thats taking it to the limit xD.

[jbujko]

Their forearms must be tough like steel or something O_O

[Mergandevinasander]

This has to be one of the best ways to train bladework, even if you aren't wheelchair-bound...

[robertbrucesikes]

They have to be legitimately disabled of course in official competetions. I have fenced in club events and would encourage everyone to when permitted. There are levels, ie: criteria used. Some fencers are wheelchair bound at all times,others can use crutches etc.. depending on level of disability. Upper body mobility is the most important, as it would using the sword from horseback... Harder than it looks and less forgiving... Great fun!

[n40798]

Can a person that does not need a wheelchair still compete in this even thought they still use a wheelchair during competition?

[calltheheavymetal]

Ive been fencing for about 4 years and ive never seen paralymbic fencin

[sgtwolfbane]

I did this at a competition once. Really hard if the person you're fencing has a longer reach than you. I don't think it was a ranked competition or they wouldn't of allowed it.

[DJTimmah82]

props

[lamill21]

wow... i would be screwed... because most of the time my first instinct is to drop the thing and run... major props to them, i dont see how they do it

[metalscan55]

sweeeeet

[autoparts001]

Wow thats amazing. I thought fencing was hard enough, but not being able to move?

I kept waiting for the guy to fall off...

[JiaBlackholesun]

That's pretty awesome

[klicky446]

awesome

[73250]

good they can fence

[RudiVD]

Great!

[djnomark]

when i learnt to fence years back i trained with a wheelchair fencer who had amazing blade control. it taught me to commit to an attack and to always follow thru. these guys rock at what they do and anle bodied fencers can learn a lot from watching this

[chancesdad]

excellent. How do we get the fat and lazy in Canada to participate without loosing their check?

[gnocob]

saber would be more suitable for wheelchair fencing

[poutouellet]

Good excercise for close distance fencing

[Androski098]

This is awesome it's so much harder because you can't step back (or forward) very cool

[TwistedGentleman]

Wow I'm very impressed the sport has adapted to allow you this chance. I just started fencing (hence why I found this video) and I think it's a wonderful sport everyone should enjoy. This proves the game doesn't discriminate when you have the talent.

Excellent show

[djnomark]

hi, next time your at your club training try using no footwork at all. do this every session for half an hour or so and see how quickly you develop the ability to land a riposte when your attack goes wrong. you can learn so much from "static" fencing

[Pigpen95333]

thank you for the idea ill ask my coach to do this

[lavieestbonne]

awesome! i salute these athletes!

[SNspaz]

Wow, this is like majorly cool! I've fenced for 3 years, and I didn't know there was wheel-chair fencing! ...It looks a little harder in the chair then on feet! This is hard-core. Fencers forever!

[PrettyMuchABigDeal]

I've been fencing for five years, and I know one of the judges in my area does wheelchair fencing, but I've never been able to see any of the bouts. This is a great video, thanks for posting it =) Fencers forever <3

[1CaptainAustralia1]

How many points do you get for puncturing a tyre? :p

[samdha]

none, but spelling tire wrong is -3

[mc1ovin]

Nice

[cookingboy]

well, tyre is the British spelling...

[LordBoron]

Sword fighters on horseback would use Sabres not foils, just felt compelled to point that out. It's great that disabled people have the opportunity to compete though, it's such a great sport.

[hawkbit13]

im a fencer myself, i had no idea an alternative existed for disabled fencers. this is really great to see :) its an amazing sport and lots of good fun. i highly recommend it to anybody.

[sabre1981]

Thanks for posting this video. I never had the chance to watch wheelchair fencing before - although I'm really interested in it being a fencing coach myself (I'd like to have wheelchair fencers in my club but that's quite complicated - need a special coaching license and equipment of course). Anyway thanks again :-)

[shadow86sk]

wow i am a Wheelchairer and didnt know this exists, it looks so cool

[1legman]

Cool video!

Philip

[robertbrucesikes]

Yes it is amazing and quite fun too. I will set chairs up and have my non-wheelchair fencers practice thier blade work from time to time in this fashion. Thanks for your comment.

[shironezumi]

Wow! This is amazing.... wheelchair fencing.... I've only watched regular fencing: foil, epee and saber.

[pyke6]

I'm so glad someone posted this, I've never actually seen this (none of the tournaments have I've seen have had a wheelchair category) although I've heard a lot about it. It's very interesting this way because the focus is so much on bladework. Thank you for posting!

[robertbrucesikes]

I don't know the specific origins, but for example I have a young guy who was an athlete before he was injured, and fencing gave him an opportunity to challenge himself and be athletic again. It's a good workout. It's similar to german Mensur Schlager fencing where there is no feet movement.

[DarkSunGod]

What was the original concept?

[Amkii]

Also, I must mention that some of the best people/thinkers/artists of our time (or other times) have been wheelchair-bound. I do not look down on such people (or anyone, for that matter), and usually, in fact, look up to them.