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
it is a ritualistic form of 19th century duel which may or may not include seizures, disarms, grapples, or strikes
gentleman’s encounter
what’s the meaning of HEMA?
Historical European Martial Arts
Longsword, Arming Sword, Buckler Shield, Rodela Shield, Messer, Sidesword, Spears, Poleaxe, Battle Axe, Wrestling, Pugilisms (Medieval martial arts)
12th to 15th century
Rapier & Dagger, Clock & Rapier (Renaissance martial arts)
15th to 16th century
Military saber, smallsword, spadroon, broadsword, boarding axe, bayonet (Classical martial arts)
17th century till 1930
it is a classical fencing art using wooden stick with hand guard
Singlestick fencing
its concept is to land an attack to opponent without being hit
Singlestick fencing
Characteristics of Singlestick Fencing
Classical weapon-based martial art using meter long stick with any handguard
Preparation and training
Living tradition
Recreational activity
Combat sport
Values and Benefits
Respect
Discipline
Correct bodily posture
Precision and quick decision-making
Leg and arm endurance/flexibility
Confidence
Used to introduced young men into swordsmanship
As means of Practicing Swordsmanship
Readily available, cheaper, safe as compare to sharp-edge swordplay
As means of Practicing Swordsmanship
Part of the family and clan, tradition of initiation to manhood
As tradition and means of protection
Can be translated with the use of walking stick in self-defense situation
As tradition and means of protection
Part of festivities
Stage Gladiator and Prize Fighting
Stick fighters/stage gladiator from the other town
Stage Gladiator and Prize Fighting
they have their own set of rules for stage gladiator fight
each town in England, Scotland, and Wales
Part of the Boy Scout proficiency training on self-defense and self-improvement
Boys Scout Master of Arms
Integrated to educational institution
School Program and the 1st Olympic
Part of the 1st Olympic Games (1904)
School Program and the 1st Olympic
When do fencing was introduced in the Philippines?
2013, Prof. Joel Anajao
Gears and Equipment
Body Vest
Head Gear
Arm and Shin Guard
Gloves
Player use what in which they can be confidently used in sparring without worry of being hit the weapon hand
rattan stick with synthetic handguard
length of hand guard
36 – 40 inches long, more or less 1 inch round
it can be improvised from leather, plastic or any synthetic materials available
handguard
Gripping the Fencing Stick
Hammer Grip
Saber Grip
French Grip
it is the way of giving courtesy to fellow fencers
salute
it is done by standing erect facing the person you want to salute, raising the weapon in front, vertical, tip pointing upward, and the gripping hand towards your face while the guard towards the other person
salute
different footworks
spanish
french
italian
it is assumed by a fencer to demonstrate his preparedness to engage in a fencing bout
on guard position
fundamental skills
positions and footwork
guards
Touch and Cut
Thrust
Cut and Parry
Flourishing
training development
Free Sparring
Lead-up Games
Plain Playing
Flourishing
Fundamentals
Offensive Tactics
Direct Attack
Feigning
Counter-time
Multiple Attacks
Beating
Bearing
Response Tactics
Parry Riposte
Time Hit
Slip
Enclosement & Command
rules of playing singlestick fencing
- To hit and not to be hit
- Duel sparring
- Valid Targets
- Protective Gears
- Scoring
valid targets
head
torso
limbs
protective gears
fencing mask, plastron, gauntlets/gloves, arm and elbow pad, shin & knee pad
how many points for head shot?
3 points
how many points for body shot?
2 points
how many points for leg or arm shot?
1 point
other rules?
No double hits
No afterblow
safety
Complete protective gears required
Competence first then sparring
Treat all fencing stick as weapon
Proper warm up, stretches, and conditioning
Good understanding on the sparring rules
a classical fencing art using wooden stick with hand guard
singlestick fencing
its concept is to land an attack to opponent without being hit
fencing
Singlestick fencing is also known as _____ in United Kingdom
cudgel
Singlestick fencing is also known as _____ in France
la canne
Singlestick fencing is also known as _____ in Spain
esgrima de palo
it is also believed that this fencing gave inspiration to the development of the Filipino stick fighting system of ?
arnis de mano
Singlestick fencing is part of what style of fencing?
classical fencing
when do classical fencing existed?
18th and early 20th century
it is a frank encounter between two opponents where the object is to touch the other fencer without being touched
classical fencing
in this fencing, even though the weapons are blunt, the fencers treat them as though they were in fact sharp
classical fencing
Singlestick fencing can be described as all of the following:
form of combat
form of hand-to-hand combat
martial art
sport
contact sport
combat sport
competitive sport
amateur sport
individual sport
recreational sport
spectator sport
The history of singlestick fencing goes back to what period?
Victorian period (18th and 19th century)
The history of singlestick fencing goes back to the Victorian period (18th and 19th century) in Europe in which the ________ was in its peak
Enlightenment or Renaissance
these were already in its antiquity
medieval weapons and social system
these were already an integral part of the army
firearms
it was the popular sword among soldiers
saber
it is long curved single edge sword with hand guard
saber
it was the name of stick fencing among English naval men
cudgel
it emerged as regular part of swordsmanship for military and civilian
singlestick fencing
it was a popular prized fight and as one of the choices for duelling
singlestick fencing
purposeful violent conflict meant to weaken, establish dominance over, or maim the opposition, or to drive the opposition away from a location where it is not wanted or needed
form of combat
lethal or non-lethal physical confrontation between two or more persons at very short range (grappling distance) that does not involve the use of firearms or other distance weapons
form of hand-to-hand combat
codified system and tradition of combat practices, which are practiced for a variety of reasons: self-defense, competition, physical health and fitness, entertainment, as well as mental, physical, and spiritual development
martial art
form of competitive physical activity which, through casual or organized participation, aim to use, maintain or improve physical fitness and provide entertainment to participants or spectators
sport
involve a degree of player-to-player or player-to-object contact
contact sport
competitive contact sport where two combatants fight against each other using specialized rules of engagement, typically with the aim of simulating real hand-to-hand combat in some way
combat sport
sport in which one or more participants or teams compete against one another. The one that is the most successful in achieving the objective of the game or sport event is the winner
competitive sport
competitive sport in which participants engage largely or entirely without remuneration
amateur sport
sport in which participants compete as individuals
individual sport
sport engaged in as a leisure time activity
recreational sport
sport that is characterized by the presence of spectators, or watchers, at its matches
spectator sport
these are a form of entertainment
spectator sport
when do they brought about the decline of singlestick fencing
first decades of the 20th century
two major factors why the singlestick fencing declines?
many young athletes lost their lives in the World War I (1914-1919) and the advances in technology that allowed mass manufacture of relatively inexpensive, flexible and lightweight steel fencing blades
The singlestick fencing was preserved by some fencing clubs in _________ as part of their fencing program
Europe and United States
The rise of ________ brought back singlestick fencing to the arena of western martial arts and sports
Historical European Martial Arts (HEMA)
it can be an alternate to modern sport fencing which is expensive and can instill the discipline of swordsmanship among young men
singlestick fencing
where do Maestro Joel Anajao y Daddon learned singlestick fencing?
geneve, switzerland
it is the utmost importance of learning fencing
respect
learning swordsmanship is a privilege, taking into consideration the danger of leaning fencing is an accountability of every fencer
accountability
developing good techniques and tactics needed for fencing bout needs dedication of time, resources, and effort. A fencer must always seek perfection of his skill through this
perseverance
learning how to fence is to learn how to protect one’s honor
honor
maintaining good posture in training and during a bout develops poise and elegance
poise
it shows our respect and honor
good posture
a fencer must always precise to his attack
precision
the training of fencing is repetitive to develop muscle endurance, striding to launch attack needs flexibility
leg muscle endurance and flexibility
fencing develops healthy body, continuous practices and regular booting helps fencer to improve his lung and heart capacity to supply oxygen and nutrients demands of muscles involve in every fencer’s movement
cardio-respiratory endurance
