Defense & Parries in Foil Fencing : Circular Parry in Foil Fencing

Parry like a Renaissance fencer; learn how to circular parry in this free video on defense in foil fencing.

Expert: Amy Boyle
Contact: www.amykboyle.com
Bio: Amy has been a fencer and swordswoman for eleven years. She fenced for the University of Southern California and the University of Northern Colorado and has taught fencers of all ages.
Filmmaker: Nili Nathan

Category:

Sports

Tags:

• defense
• fencing
• tutorial
• foil
• parry
• epee
• fencer

[52vepr]

Yup, circular parries tend to be slower than direct parries, so if you find yourself getting hit, it's a good idea to retreat a step at the same time you're doing the circular parry. It will buy you that precious split second that you need to complete the parry.

If you only ever do direct parrys, you're predictable, and a good opponent will simple chase you down with a series of disengages. Throwing in a random circular parry will break up that kind of attack.

[ksharky888]

can u post a video where you actually have a match with someone lol

[thepapercliphero]

are these the blocking 4 and blocking 6 parries?

[MrQuizzles]

I find that these sorts of parries take too long to perform to really be effective. You'll all too often find yourself brushing your opponent's blade off of your chest because you've already gotten hit while you were circling around.

[AliciaBTV]

if our ooponents point isnt on target u shouldnt use a disengage.....which is what they r normally called

[CaringIsCreepy7]

this looks like a great move I'll try it at Practice

[captainmidas]

I ve always wanted to learn, I have been enjoying these videos thanks for your work