FAIS Study Guides
(to be used as resources)
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Fencing Vocabulary
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Fencing Piste Overview
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Parts of the Foil
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Fencing Uniform
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Lines and Parries
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How to correctly fill-in and score a pool score sheet
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Video explaining Right of Way
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Referee commands and hand signals (See chart below - You are only responsible for:
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On Guard
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Ready
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Fence
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Halt
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Class Study Guide
Practical Exam:
1.Footwork:
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Engarde position,
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Advance,
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Retreat
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Lunge
2. Bladework:
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Holding the grip correctly,
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Direct or straight attack
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Beat Attack
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Beat Disengage
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Feint Disengage
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Parry 4
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Parry 6
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Parry 8
Written Test
3. Strip Line names
4. Equipment Names
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Mask
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Chest plate/ chest protector
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Jacket
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glove
5. How to fill in a pool Sheet
6. Definition of Right of Way / Priority
7..Parts of a foil:
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Tip or point
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Blade
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Bell Guard
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Grip or Handle
8. The words used to referee a fencing bout
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Engarde
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Prêt
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Allez
Also called the 2 meter line
Not used anymore
Instructional Videos
Fun Fencing Videos
Below are a series of Youtube videos done by Coach Mike going over the basics of fencing. The first link will play all 8 videos in a row. the links below that are individual links to each of the videos that are most important.