Epée Class Handouts - 2017-2018

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Double-Feint Attacks

Etude de Fer #1 - OVERVIEW

Etude de Fer #1 - Beat Sequence

Etude de Fer #1 - Direct Sequence

Etude de Fer #1 - Lateral Sequence

Etude de Fer #1 - PdF Sequence

Etude de Fer #1 - Vertical Sequence

Etude de Fer #1A - Prep - Lateral Disengage

Five-Thrusts

Opposition & Prise de Fer

Preparation vs Progression

Preparing for Competition

SWOT Analysis

Transition to Epée

Transition to Epée - Supplement

Triple-Feint Attacks

Class Handouts - Summer 2017

Actions on the Blade

Classification of Attacks

Feint Attacks

General Classification of Fencing Actions

The Ideal Performance State

Preparation

The Remise

Rhythm

Sentiment de Fer (Feel of the Blade)

Tactical Footwork, Part I - Technique

Tactical Footwork, Part II - Applications

The Tactical Wheel

Zone Theory