Fencing Forum - Epee http://www.fencingforum.com/forum/ en Thu, 23 May 2013 10:18:53 GMT vBulletin 60 http://www.fencingforum.com/forum/images/misc/rss.png Fencing Forum - Epee http://www.fencingforum.com/forum/ <![CDATA[You're doing it wrong]]> http://www.fencingforum.com/forum/showthread.php?18015-You-re-doing-it-wrong&goto=newpost Wed, 15 May 2013 23:15:53 GMT In the land of the free it appears that everyone has been wiring their epees incorrectly. And so... ... In the land of the free it appears that everyone has been wiring their epees incorrectly.

And so...

http://www.fencing.net/12863/epee-as...mer-nationals/

It's the current hot topic over on the US forum.

I love Epee - it's this exciting! ]]> Epee Gav http://www.fencingforum.com/forum/showthread.php?18015-You-re-doing-it-wrong Air hits? http://www.fencingforum.com/forum/showthread.php?18001-Air-hits&goto=newpost Sun, 12 May 2013 16:23:53 GMT A club member has reported back from the BYCs that some epeeists were accused of getting "air hits". These happened following a flicking action but with no contact.

Can anyone explain how these non-hits can register? What could the fault be with the epee and how can the club armourers check for this before competitions?

I am assuming that no Onischenko devices were present. ]]> Epee Cottontail http://www.fencingforum.com/forum/showthread.php?18001-Air-hits June 22 2013 - Intensive épée training day for seniors, juniors and cadets, Surrey http://www.fencingforum.com/forum/showthread.php?17979-June-22-2013-Intensive-épée-training-day-for-seniors-juniors-and-cadets-Surrey&goto=newpost Fri, 03 May 2013 14:28:26 GMT Point Control is a series of training days which have been established to provide high quality epee coaching for seniors, juniors and cadets through... Point Control is a series of training days which have been established to provide high quality epee coaching for seniors, juniors and cadets through a series of friendly and inclusive training days.

This is a unique opportunity to enjoy high quality and cost effective coaching to supplement and support your club training in a non-partisan environment. Sessions are targeted at committed fencers of all standards who will benefit from learning alongside competitive fencers in a wider group than they will normally meet week to week at their club sessions.

You will need to bring a willingness to learn and the motivation to work!

The third training day is on the 22nd June 2013 at RGS Guildford School, Surrey

Tickets for new attendees open on 3rd May 2013

http://www.eventbrite.co.uk/event/6463912737

Our initial line-up comprises some of UKs leading epee coaches:

Facilitator
Jon Willis, facilitator – two time World Cup Winner

Double A Grade winner and Haverstock Training Camp organiser, Jon brings masses of practical experience of international fencing. He will be running a number of key sessions throughout the day, don't miss his footwork workout!

Coaches
Andy Pavaday, from Haverstock Fencing Club (organiser)

Andy Pavaday is a level five coach in all three weapons, having completed his BFA Hungarian based Diploma. He is a natural coach - calm, detailed and very patient. Andy coaches at Brixton Fencing Club on Wednesdays.

Neale Thomas, from LTFC, Redhill & Reigate and Tiger Swords

Since Neale qualified through the FIE coaching scheme he has been instrumental helping young epeeists qualify for the international circuit. He is also the father and coach of Gareth Thomas, currently ranked no 5 in GB.

Kamil Golisz from Brixton Fencing Club

Head Coach at Brixton Fencing Club, he develops fencers from novices to top ranked cadets and juniors. He sent three fencers to the World Championships in 2013, and provided half of the mens epeeists at both junior and cadet level for the European Championships too!

Pavel Rynes from Whitgift School

Head Coach at Whitgift School, Pavel is a highly valued coach and was part of British Fencing's National Academy.

Each coach will be responsible for no more than 8 fencers, and will provide each with a one-to-one lesson during the day, to enable this places are limited to 32 fencers on the day.

Details of the training schedule (which will not be for the faint hearted!) will be released shortly but includes:
  • Footwork
  • Skills workshops
  • Pair work
  • Scenario fencing
  • Core strength work
  • Rotation fencing
  • One to one coac
hing

http://www.eventbrite.co.uk/event/6463912737


Quote:

What fencers said about the last training day

About the coaching
  • "Very good! Really pleased - just wish we could have had longer."
  • "Great lesson. I have had a short lesson at my club from Andy when he visited as a coach and he is extremely patient but firm - he doesn't let you get away with anything..."
  • "Pavel has never given me a lesson before , therefore I was very impressed and happy with the way Pavel was able to identify problems with my fencing and teach me within the 30 minute period, new and better ways of doing things."
  • "an excellent lesson. Really couldn't fault it"
  • Kamil gave me one of the best lessons I have had.


About the strength and conditioning
  • "Hadn't come across these before, really enjoyed giving them a try. Looking forward to seeing if I can keep them going..."


"Ouch!"

What fencers liked most about the day
  • "The individual lesson. The enthusiasm of the leaders and the fencers. Great atmosphere. Loved that we were made to work to a good level but not beyond that - found it was pitched just right."
  • "Very social group and everyone was there to learn to be better. Very positive and reasonably good mix of fencers and age groups - a few more of us oldies would be good but to be honest a good diverse group."
  • "The lesson from Alex Agrenich, without a doubt. We covered a similar area to what my usual coach is working with me on - which is what I wanted - but he gave a whole other perspective on it, as well as advising very well on bad habits, not all of which my usual coach had picked up on. He continued to give good advice as the day went on after the lesson."
  • "David's footwork session"
  • "Scenarios"
  • "Very well structured and run. Got a lot of really useful fencing and got to fencer a lot of different fencers"


The verdict
  • "This is one of my ' best days fencing' ever, and the lesson was the best bit of the day. It has made me realise, ironically , that although I have personal issues with competing in individual competitons, I do really enjoy the training. Thank you very much to the organisers and coaches for putting on the day."
  • "Well tailored sessions for all ages."
  • "Really like the fencing scenarios that Georgina did - that was great and puts you more in a fight situation where you have to change tactics."
  • "Had a great day and excellent value for money and needed! I wish there were more of these rather than just the summer week long camps which is a bit hard to get past the wife to be honest!"
  • "Please do again soon."

The telling statistic...
  • 100% of fencers who completed the questionnaire said they would recommend it to their club mates

]]> Epee ED_R http://www.fencingforum.com/forum/showthread.php?17979-June-22-2013-Intensive-épée-training-day-for-seniors-juniors-and-cadets-Surrey LP Extra reach handles http://www.fencingforum.com/forum/showthread.php?17966-LP-Extra-reach-handles&goto=newpost Wed, 01 May 2013 11:06:34 GMT Has anyone used them? What do people think of them?
To me, they seem to be more "playing to the letter of the rules" rather than the spirit of the sport.

Comments? ]]> Epee manicguitarist http://www.fencingforum.com/forum/showthread.php?17966-LP-Extra-reach-handles <![CDATA[The Gateshead International Women's Epee results]]> http://www.fencingforum.com/forum/showthread.php?17952-The-Gateshead-International-Women-s-Epee-results&goto=newpost Sun, 28 Apr 2013 16:20:50 GMT 1 BRAVO ARANGUIZ Caterin CHI 2 CHANG Caitlin GBR 3 AVENA Alexandra MEX 3 MAHDY Ayah EGY 5 YOUNG... 1 BRAVO ARANGUIZ Caterin CHI
2 CHANG Caitlin GBR
3 AVENA Alexandra MEX
3 MAHDY Ayah EGY
5 YOUNG Katrina GBR
6 LAWRENCE Hannah Elizabeth GBR
7 MACKINNON Leonora GBR
8 SOBEIH Noura EGY
9 MATTHEWS Abbi GBR
10 GOEHNER Jana-Charlotte GER
11 DUMITRU Ioana Adriana ROU
12 MAYLE Rebecca GBR
13 DENHAM Antonia GBR
14 HENSON Julie GBR
15 JEANES Emily Clare GBR
16 MAGED Hala EGY
17 ASHRAF Nada EGY
18 HARVEY Abigail Rose GBR
19 DINAR Bassant EGY
20 DAVIES Rosie GBR
21 ONIYE Margarette GBR
22 JOWSEY Molly GBR
23 GULLEY Sarah GBR
24 BALINT Anna FIN
25 SHEARMAN Carolyn GBR
26 NESBITT Hannah GBR
27 MASON Mariette GBR
28 FANNON Beatrice GBR
29 HIND Eleanor GBR
30 HILL Alanya-Grace GBR
31 GOODLASS Molly GBR


Document Engarde - 28/04/2013 17:02:07 ]]> Epee Coupe du Nord http://www.fencingforum.com/forum/showthread.php?17952-The-Gateshead-International-Women-s-Epee-results Stepping In http://www.fencingforum.com/forum/showthread.php?17937-Stepping-In&goto=newpost Thu, 25 Apr 2013 08:36:23 GMT My almost teenage daughter asked me one of those awkward questions last night. "Dad, when do I step in with a parry?" Ask your mother says I.

I almost never step in with a parry because I'm so used to stepping away or keeping distance that I can't help it. What's the answer? ]]> Epee ChrisHeaps http://www.fencingforum.com/forum/showthread.php?17937-Stepping-In