My acting teacher recently told me that taking fencing sessions would help me with movement in acting. Does anyone know the benefits of fencing, especially related to acting? I would like to know more about this sport and the benefits before I waste money on the classes.|||Fencing is VERY good for acting.
There are physical benefits, such as stamina, balance co-ordination, core strength and even breathing technique.
It will also greatly help your focus, concentration amd your spatial awareness
In terms of practical uses Fencing will sharpen your mind, and will improve your ability to improvise and think up solutions to problems on the fly. But perhaps most importantly it will teach you much about TACTICS, you will learn how to use a virety of subtle tactics to beat your opponent. In the same way that your characters must use differing tactics to achieve their objective|||I don't know how it may help your acting skills, but it will definately help your balance, coordination, your cardiovascular system and it's a lot of fun. I say go for it you'll love it.|||It teaches focus, balance, and hand eye coordination....also a little bit of trust in your instructor....so all these things will help your presence on stage, your circles of concentration, and your ability to execute your blocking confidently and with ease so it doesn't seem like planned movement....
it is also a skill that is great to have on your resume if you ever do classical plays (shakespeare, some Greek/Latin plays have swordplay, so it is a desirable skill if you're auditioning for certain roles)|||Anything that improves your strength and (especially) BALANCE -- such as dance, fencing, etc. -- will absolutely make you better able to use your body to good effect in performance.
Friday, December 2, 2011
Where can I get fencing equipment for beginners?
I am a new fencer and I want to know what website is best for buying new equipment and I guess buying gear in general. I dont know a lot about fencing but need gear. If they are helpful in choosing gear, i.e. easy to use website, that would be a huge plus.|||internet|||The vendor I use for nearly all of my personal and club purchases is Absolute Fencing Gear: absolutefencinggear.com. Overall, they have the best price-to-quality ratio for entry level gear. You can find cheaper equipment out there but the quality is generally poor. No sense saving a few bucks now when you'll just have to replace the stuff sooner!
The second vendor I turn to is shop.fencing.net. Both AF and FDN have excellent customer service and are very good about helping you select what's appropriate.
The second vendor I turn to is shop.fencing.net. Both AF and FDN have excellent customer service and are very good about helping you select what's appropriate.
Wednesday, November 30, 2011
In the sport of fencing, why is there a cable attached to the back of each opponent?
I do not understand fencing, just curious specifically about the cable pulley system that pulls the competitor back.|||It is so that the scoring can be done electronically.
There is a cord that plugs into the fencer's weapon, that goes under their jacket and out the bottom. The cord then connects to an outer jacket (for foil and sabre, not epee) and to a plug at the end of the strip. This way, if the fencer hits their opponent on target area (the part covered by the outer jacket) a colored light will go off, and if the fencer hits off target a white light will go off.
For epee the whole body is target, so the tip of the weapon has a depression tip, if it hits the opponent at a certain amount of pressure, the light will go off.|||Just a comment to your follow up - the cable doesn't yank the fencer back. The cable is part of the "reel" that is spring loaded. The reel just keeps the cable out of the way so that the fencer doesn't trip over it.
|||That is an electronic wire that senses when the opponent has scored.
There is not judgment by officials it is a connection between the epee and the scoring part of the body that completes a circuit.
There is a cord that plugs into the fencer's weapon, that goes under their jacket and out the bottom. The cord then connects to an outer jacket (for foil and sabre, not epee) and to a plug at the end of the strip. This way, if the fencer hits their opponent on target area (the part covered by the outer jacket) a colored light will go off, and if the fencer hits off target a white light will go off.
For epee the whole body is target, so the tip of the weapon has a depression tip, if it hits the opponent at a certain amount of pressure, the light will go off.|||Just a comment to your follow up - the cable doesn't yank the fencer back. The cable is part of the "reel" that is spring loaded. The reel just keeps the cable out of the way so that the fencer doesn't trip over it.
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|||That is an electronic wire that senses when the opponent has scored.
There is not judgment by officials it is a connection between the epee and the scoring part of the body that completes a circuit.
I need money to fencing my farm please help me some one?
I have a land in east of srilanka. So I need to plant the coconut tree for that I need to fencing the land of 3acre. So for that arount 1500$ I need. Please someone help me.|||I think you need to apply for a loan in SriLanka.|||Here is what you need to do: go to your bank and take out a personal loan at a low interest rate, or talk to your boss at work and ask him/her if you can borrow the money against your wages and pay it back by having a little deducted from your check every payday.
It's not a good idea to ask for money over the web because you could become a victim of a scam, or some one will charge you to much interest on the loan and give you trouble if you can't make the high payments, or people will think that you are running a scam yourself.|||Are you kidding me? Sell your computer then you will have money.
It's not a good idea to ask for money over the web because you could become a victim of a scam, or some one will charge you to much interest on the loan and give you trouble if you can't make the high payments, or people will think that you are running a scam yourself.|||Are you kidding me? Sell your computer then you will have money.
What is the best fencing sword for me?
I'm just starting fencing, and of course I'm going to start with a foil, but what would be the best for me when I'm done?
I'm a 14 year old boy, 5'8, and 115 pounds, and I'm pretty skinny. Can you also explane why this would be good for me? Thank you!|||First of all, it ultimately depends on your preference. Physical stature does not make any significant difference, as a good coach will train you depending the weapon and on your physique.
However, there are distinct differences in each weapon that may make you more suited towards one or the other.
Starting with sabre, as that is my primary weapon:
Sabre is the fastest paced of the three weapons, and the only one to allow scoring with the edge of the weapon rather than just the point. While sabre fencing requires strategy and forethought just like the other two, the speed of the exchanges means that such planning is more short-term and must happen a great deal faster. Sabre is an exercise in speed, agility, and power. As a sabre fencer myself, I am biased towards it, however, each weapon has its merits.
Foil, the common start weapon:
You state that you will be following the classical method of beginning with foil. Foil is one of the two point-weapons, and has a style different from epee and sabre. Foil requires point control, unlike sabre, and is a good choice for individuals who are good at "medium-term" strategy. It provides an excellent base of the basics of fencing, and is also the most popular weapon, meaning that the pool of available fencers and coaches is much greater. Because the target is so confined, (the smallest area of the three weapons) foil is an exercise in control and accuracy.
Epee, where you can score off your opponent's toe! (that has always amused me, I must admit!):
The target in epee is in essence the whole body, thus there is A LOT more space to defend than foil or sabre. I personally believe it to be the weapon requiring the most patience and strategy over the long term. Much of epee fencing is knowing ones opponent and outsmarting them to an extent not seen in the other weapons (knowing ones opponent is important regardless of what weapon you fence). However, even if epee isn't as fast paced as sabre, it is no less rewarding.
Like I said, the choice is ultimately up to you. Your physique in no way determines which weapons you can and can not fence. I personally am very short (5ft), and very lightweight. When compared to my fellow sabre fencers, I look positively tiny. Thus, my coach focused on speed and agility. After all, if you aren't there, you can't be hit!
Pick the weapon that looks the most interesting to you. Watch people fencing, even if only on youtube, and think about how YOU would do there.
Good luck, and welcome to the fencing community ( if you stick around, you'll find its a small but awesome group of people!)
AR
www.usfencing.org is the site for the USFA, the United States Fencing Association. They have a ton of info, and some pretty awesome videos too.|||Adding on to the previous answer, your weapon really depends on your style.
I am a very aggressive fencer (tend to go for immediate attacks, don't like the long process of playing with the opponent's blade. Therefore, I am a saberist, as I like the quick paced bout time.
If you're good with right of way, foil is probably your best bet, as it uses the most of any weapon (it's also the least bruising, if you care). Foil has the most blade work of all the weapons, with epee close behind.
Epee is the closest to "real" sword fighting you can come to in fencing; no right of way, each touch is a point, etc. It's also the heaviest weapon, so if you lack arm strength, you may have to work out for it if you're not already adjusted.
Something else to take into consideration is what weapon your club specializes in. For instance, my club's focus is foil, and it is therefore harder for me to learn more, as we don't have a coach who's primary weapon is saber. This is mostly just if you are looking to compete. Don't let it hold you back from a weapon you think you will enjoy above the others.
Another good thing to do is to talk to your coach for recommendations. Your coach sees your fencing more than anyone else, and knows what style tends to match best with each weapon. This does not mean you have to take what your coach suggests as law; it is just something else to think of.
I am also 5'8" and 115 pounds, and I've fenced all weapons and found no strong advantages or disadvantages due to size.
Good luck!
I'm a 14 year old boy, 5'8, and 115 pounds, and I'm pretty skinny. Can you also explane why this would be good for me? Thank you!|||First of all, it ultimately depends on your preference. Physical stature does not make any significant difference, as a good coach will train you depending the weapon and on your physique.
However, there are distinct differences in each weapon that may make you more suited towards one or the other.
Starting with sabre, as that is my primary weapon:
Sabre is the fastest paced of the three weapons, and the only one to allow scoring with the edge of the weapon rather than just the point. While sabre fencing requires strategy and forethought just like the other two, the speed of the exchanges means that such planning is more short-term and must happen a great deal faster. Sabre is an exercise in speed, agility, and power. As a sabre fencer myself, I am biased towards it, however, each weapon has its merits.
Foil, the common start weapon:
You state that you will be following the classical method of beginning with foil. Foil is one of the two point-weapons, and has a style different from epee and sabre. Foil requires point control, unlike sabre, and is a good choice for individuals who are good at "medium-term" strategy. It provides an excellent base of the basics of fencing, and is also the most popular weapon, meaning that the pool of available fencers and coaches is much greater. Because the target is so confined, (the smallest area of the three weapons) foil is an exercise in control and accuracy.
Epee, where you can score off your opponent's toe! (that has always amused me, I must admit!):
The target in epee is in essence the whole body, thus there is A LOT more space to defend than foil or sabre. I personally believe it to be the weapon requiring the most patience and strategy over the long term. Much of epee fencing is knowing ones opponent and outsmarting them to an extent not seen in the other weapons (knowing ones opponent is important regardless of what weapon you fence). However, even if epee isn't as fast paced as sabre, it is no less rewarding.
Like I said, the choice is ultimately up to you. Your physique in no way determines which weapons you can and can not fence. I personally am very short (5ft), and very lightweight. When compared to my fellow sabre fencers, I look positively tiny. Thus, my coach focused on speed and agility. After all, if you aren't there, you can't be hit!
Pick the weapon that looks the most interesting to you. Watch people fencing, even if only on youtube, and think about how YOU would do there.
Good luck, and welcome to the fencing community ( if you stick around, you'll find its a small but awesome group of people!)
AR
www.usfencing.org is the site for the USFA, the United States Fencing Association. They have a ton of info, and some pretty awesome videos too.|||Adding on to the previous answer, your weapon really depends on your style.
I am a very aggressive fencer (tend to go for immediate attacks, don't like the long process of playing with the opponent's blade. Therefore, I am a saberist, as I like the quick paced bout time.
If you're good with right of way, foil is probably your best bet, as it uses the most of any weapon (it's also the least bruising, if you care). Foil has the most blade work of all the weapons, with epee close behind.
Epee is the closest to "real" sword fighting you can come to in fencing; no right of way, each touch is a point, etc. It's also the heaviest weapon, so if you lack arm strength, you may have to work out for it if you're not already adjusted.
Something else to take into consideration is what weapon your club specializes in. For instance, my club's focus is foil, and it is therefore harder for me to learn more, as we don't have a coach who's primary weapon is saber. This is mostly just if you are looking to compete. Don't let it hold you back from a weapon you think you will enjoy above the others.
Another good thing to do is to talk to your coach for recommendations. Your coach sees your fencing more than anyone else, and knows what style tends to match best with each weapon. This does not mean you have to take what your coach suggests as law; it is just something else to think of.
I am also 5'8" and 115 pounds, and I've fenced all weapons and found no strong advantages or disadvantages due to size.
Good luck!
How much does Sabre fencing equipment cost?
I'm gonna start fencing and I want to know how much it csts. not the lessons but the material.|||For a basic kit to start fencing sabre, you need a mask, jacket, gauntlet, and a practice sabre. If you're a woman, you need a chest protector. An underarm protector or "plastron" is highly recommended, and required at all USFA sanctioned competitions. Prices for the basic equipment start at about $150 and go up from there. Expect to pay as much as ten times as much for FIE rated equipment, suitable for international competition.
Many clubs will provide some or all equipment or sell new or used equipment for a reasonable amount. You might also qualify for club discounts at fencing equipment retailers. Check with your coach.
You'll need either fencing knickers ($40-$50) and knee socks or long athletic pants. Court shoes, especially indoor soccer shoes, work well.
When you graduate from practice fencing to bouting with electronic scoring equipment, you'll need additional equipment. An electric mask, mask cords (2), body cords (2), cuff, lame and electric weapons (2) will run between $250 and $300.|||Try here
http://www.duellist.com/cgi-bin/fencing.鈥?/a>
Many clubs will provide some or all equipment or sell new or used equipment for a reasonable amount. You might also qualify for club discounts at fencing equipment retailers. Check with your coach.
You'll need either fencing knickers ($40-$50) and knee socks or long athletic pants. Court shoes, especially indoor soccer shoes, work well.
When you graduate from practice fencing to bouting with electronic scoring equipment, you'll need additional equipment. An electric mask, mask cords (2), body cords (2), cuff, lame and electric weapons (2) will run between $250 and $300.|||Try here
http://www.duellist.com/cgi-bin/fencing.鈥?/a>
I left the fencing foils on the subway by accident and someone took them?
Now the fencing team had to cancel the match. They are all mad at me now. Aren't they all a bunch of phonies?|||No, be more responsible.
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