FITT Flashcards
what word/s do fencing come from?
defense
fence yourself
guard yourself
it is an action of attack and defense using a sword
fencing
fencing in spanish
esgrima
fencing in italian
scherma
fencing in french
escrime
fencing in filipino
escrima or arnes de mano
esgrima?
spanish
scherma
italian
escrime
french
escrima or arnes de mano
filipino
categories of fencing
Modern Olympic Sport Fencing
Theatrical Fencing
Historical Fencing
Classical Fencing
a type of sporting events using light weight, electronic-connected sword-like, which aims to win a match by successfully touching or riposting against the opponent
modern olympic sport fencing
3 events in modern olympic sport fencing
foil fencing, saber fencing, and epee fencing
it is not a direct swordsmanship or martial art, but rather a gaming event carrying some technical, tactical aspects of true swordsmanship
modern olympic sport fencing
it is a stage-combat or performance fighting
Theatrical Fencing
a tool of acting intended to create an effective illusion or performance for entertainment through rehearsed choreography or arranged movements relying on a foundation of martial techniques and principles
Theatrical Fencing
it is a respected performance art, not a martial art
Theatrical Fencing
it is the practice and study of Medieval and Renaissance fighting methods as true martial arts
Historical Fencing
it is concerned with the realistic reconstruction and replication of historical Western close-combat skills under antagonistic conditions (without any choreographed or staged elements)
Historical Fencing
it includes the study of pre-Medieval or “Ancient” swordplay (i.e., Greek, Roman, Celtic)
Historical Fencing
it invariably involves the study of diverse armors and weapons other than the sword as well as often considerable unarmed fighting techniques
Historical Fencing
current definitions for just what constitute “classical fencing” vary considerably as the “classical fencing community” is diverse.
Classical Fencing
it is seen as training for personal “duel” with the 19th century epee du combat
Classical Fencing
it is simply fencing using pre-modern traditional grip foils and epees (and sabre to a lesser extent) following the methods prior to the advent of electric equipment and international competitive rules
Classical Fencing