Thursday, September 16, 2010. Lesson Summaries
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Don Conrad Uy - Tampa Bay Fencers
Sep 16, 2010, 11:14:02 PM9/16/10
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We had pretty decent attendance today. It's nice to see most of us
starting to get back into the swing of things. As promised, we did
more drills and exercises that challenged our stamina.
Today's drill: advance to other side of the room as quickly as
possible and lunge (with control) to waiting target.
Yes. The calisthenics are back.
Group Drill Focus: Low-high, feint-disengage from middle distance.
1) Fencer A (attacker) threatens low-inside or low-outside line.
2) Fencer B (defender) attempts to parry eight or seven.
3) Fencer A evades Fencer B's attempt to parry by disengaging to the
high line and hits.
Recommended Variation: Stretch the distance to advance lunge distance
and coordinate this attack with an advance prior to the lunge, or a
jump-lunge.
Notes.
· When aiming to the low line, your hand should be below the
horizontal level of the defender's guard.
· Your palm should be facing up or down depending on which line you're
attacking. The horizontal orientation of the palm facilitates aiming
upwards into target .
· Against an off-handed fencer, aim to the Low Outside line with palm
up with the arm extended to the defender's outside with the point
directed inwards and slightly upwards towards target.
· Against a same-handed fencer, aim to the Low Outside line with the
palm down with the arm extended to the defender's outside with the
point directed inwards and slightly upwards towards target.
· Having the line approach the target from a lower trajectory forces
the opponent to choose a low-line parry such as Parries 2, 8 or 7.
· If the defender fails to choose one of the proper low line parries,
the attacker should simply continue with a direct attack.
· Attacking the low line from a higher starting point (high to low
diagonal trajectory) does not narrow down the possible parries as
effectively.
· Always seek to "set up" your disengages by initially attacking with
powerful direct attacks to the low line. Actually hitting is nice if
they let you. Make sure you note the timing of the defender's
response. If the defender does not react to your low line feint as
quickly as they should, then they do not believe your feint. Hit them
with direct attacks until they find the religion. Once they start
parrying or get close to parrying your direct attacks, change to low-
high feint-disengage attacks.
Callouts:
- Ray K: great saber drill today. Your work in calming your arm
actions and using your fingers is really showing in faster ripostes
and greater control.
- Terry A: I know it's tough to "follow" the saber action. The drills
we're doing are meant to embed the actions into your nervous system so
you don't have to follow the action. You eventually get to know when
something doesn't feel right and instantaneously adjust. You're
showing incremental improvement.
- Lisa. Next Thursday we drill!
- Jack H: you're coming along really well. Keep your guard up at all
times. You're starting to develop a powerful attack but you still tend
to get too close. Stretch your range.
- Roger T: awesome work with the Parry 4 disengage. It's that you
know not to put a death grip on the handle and that the hand position
changes dynamically with the intention/situation. With the Parry 4,
releasing the pommel a bit provides better leverage. The improved
leverage means that you don't have to bear down so much for a strong
parry. This in turn relaxes your muscles so that your actions can be
quick yet controlled.
- Alex K: Matt tells me you worked on what to do against a press or
press-disengage attack. (Thank you Matt) The subtle reactions required
are pretty advanced and he informs that you took the lesson well.
Nice!
As always, I welcome your thoughts on the lessons or whatever comes to
mind!
Salute!
starting to get back into the swing of things. As promised, we did
more drills and exercises that challenged our stamina.
Today's drill: advance to other side of the room as quickly as
possible and lunge (with control) to waiting target.
Yes. The calisthenics are back.
Group Drill Focus: Low-high, feint-disengage from middle distance.
1) Fencer A (attacker) threatens low-inside or low-outside line.
2) Fencer B (defender) attempts to parry eight or seven.
3) Fencer A evades Fencer B's attempt to parry by disengaging to the
high line and hits.
Recommended Variation: Stretch the distance to advance lunge distance
and coordinate this attack with an advance prior to the lunge, or a
jump-lunge.
Notes.
· When aiming to the low line, your hand should be below the
horizontal level of the defender's guard.
· Your palm should be facing up or down depending on which line you're
attacking. The horizontal orientation of the palm facilitates aiming
upwards into target .
· Against an off-handed fencer, aim to the Low Outside line with palm
up with the arm extended to the defender's outside with the point
directed inwards and slightly upwards towards target.
· Against a same-handed fencer, aim to the Low Outside line with the
palm down with the arm extended to the defender's outside with the
point directed inwards and slightly upwards towards target.
· Having the line approach the target from a lower trajectory forces
the opponent to choose a low-line parry such as Parries 2, 8 or 7.
· If the defender fails to choose one of the proper low line parries,
the attacker should simply continue with a direct attack.
· Attacking the low line from a higher starting point (high to low
diagonal trajectory) does not narrow down the possible parries as
effectively.
· Always seek to "set up" your disengages by initially attacking with
powerful direct attacks to the low line. Actually hitting is nice if
they let you. Make sure you note the timing of the defender's
response. If the defender does not react to your low line feint as
quickly as they should, then they do not believe your feint. Hit them
with direct attacks until they find the religion. Once they start
parrying or get close to parrying your direct attacks, change to low-
high feint-disengage attacks.
Callouts:
- Ray K: great saber drill today. Your work in calming your arm
actions and using your fingers is really showing in faster ripostes
and greater control.
- Terry A: I know it's tough to "follow" the saber action. The drills
we're doing are meant to embed the actions into your nervous system so
you don't have to follow the action. You eventually get to know when
something doesn't feel right and instantaneously adjust. You're
showing incremental improvement.
- Lisa. Next Thursday we drill!
- Jack H: you're coming along really well. Keep your guard up at all
times. You're starting to develop a powerful attack but you still tend
to get too close. Stretch your range.
- Roger T: awesome work with the Parry 4 disengage. It's that you
know not to put a death grip on the handle and that the hand position
changes dynamically with the intention/situation. With the Parry 4,
releasing the pommel a bit provides better leverage. The improved
leverage means that you don't have to bear down so much for a strong
parry. This in turn relaxes your muscles so that your actions can be
quick yet controlled.
- Alex K: Matt tells me you worked on what to do against a press or
press-disengage attack. (Thank you Matt) The subtle reactions required
are pretty advanced and he informs that you took the lesson well.
Nice!
As always, I welcome your thoughts on the lessons or whatever comes to
mind!
Salute!
Timothy Singleton
Sep 17, 2010, 1:06:41 AM9/17/10
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Although I am currently overseas and, while at home, I live in SC, it's good to have some kind of forum to use as a guide for drills. During my time here in Afghanistan I have been able to lose a little weight (albeit only a little) and hope to visit a fencing club in Augusta. I won't be able to go as often as I like due to the fact that it is over an hour drive, but it will be a chance to get back on the strip. Thanks again for the forum and I'll stop in to see you the next time I'm in Tampa.
Tim Singleton
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Don Conrad Uy - Tampa Bay Fencers
Sep 17, 2010, 10:11:53 AM9/17/10
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I'm happy to know that you find some use for this Forum. Definitely
come by when you're ever in Tampa! It'll be good to see you again,
Tim.
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