Val Italo Foil Fencing - USFA Super Youth Circuit Y10 Quarters

Val Italo (on left) fencing in the US Fencing Association Super Youth Circuit in Louisville, KY on April 10, 2009. This was a national tournament with some of the top fencers in the US. This was Val's first big test of the year. After having dominated Y10 in GA, it was time to test himself against national competition.

This match is a quarter final match against Aidan Antekeier, from Louisville. Val won this match to move on to the semi final, where he lost to the #6 fencer in the US. Though he was disappointed to lose, he took the bronze medal, which is a huge achievement at a national tournament like this.

We are very proud of Val's accomplishment and congratulate him on a great tournament.

In this video you will see a detailed description of the action. For those unfamiliar with the rules of foil fencing, here is a little summary.

Touch - The fencers are attached to an electronic scoring system that senses when the foil touches the opponent. On the tip of the foil is a button that when depressed sends a signal to the machine. If the foil touches the lame (a metal jacket worn by the fencers) a touch is indicated by a green or red light depending on the fencer.

Off target - the point of the foil lands but not on the lame. A yellow light and no point.

Right of way - If one red or green light illuminates, then it is a touch for that fencer. However, if two lights illuminate, the director must decide who had the right of way. The right of way is established by an attack (which begins when the attacker extends his arm). The attacker has the right of way. The defender may seize the right of way with a parry (by tapping or pushing the attacker's foil off line). If the defender follows up with a touch after a parry, this is called a riposte. If both lights come on and the defender has parried and riposted, the defender gets the point. If there is no parry, the attacker gets the point.

Simultaneous attack - Both fencers start at the same time so no one has the right of way. If two lights come on, there are no points and fencing resumes.

Remise - A fencer makes a second thrust to make the touch after a miss.

Whenever a light comes on, the director will call "halt" and will give his decision.

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[slayerming1]

pretty good fencing

[adi127]

congratulations and good luck in the y-12

[decimaquinta69]

Ottimo

[Lalitamusic]

Hi Val, I know absolutely nothing about this sport that you seem to be so good at, but congratulations on your success. When are we going to see some more of your equally excellent piano work???

In tune

Lalita

[urwclwg]

Cool finish

[aawpiano2007]

looks cool!

[MusicDoLove]

Hey Val, you whooped that poor guy really bad. It looked like he was getting all bent out of shape every time you scored a point. I expected him to throw his helmet down at the end or something. Great work, as always. Your prospective opponents had better start watching your fencing videos. *****

[MillerMusicStudiosTV]

Great job! You are good!! What fun!!!! I want to join in ;)

Keep up the good work!

Warmest regards,

Diane

[coffeetea]

Wow, congratulations!!! You're really good!