Our third fencing class
“Some people get overly excited because they are about to get stabbed, and that’s all they can think about. But don’t get sloppy!” – another quote from our professor.
I’m surprised – Fencing is becoming addictive! Last night was the first time we got to properly fence one another. We’re doing electric Épée Fencing. In Épée, you can hit your opponent anywhere on the body, but only with the end of your sword (well, your “épée”, but we’ll call it sword). Épée is the slowest of the three kinds of fencing because these two factors require more time and concentration… making it perfect for beginners! It’s called “electric” because an electric cord is plugged into the sword, and registers each hit made by the push-button on the end of the sword on a scoreboard.
Take that, imaginary opponent!
I was feeling really clumsy and anxious last week, but felt a lot more focused tonight during my warm-up with Steven. The professor must have noticed – he asked me and Steven and to demonstrate a fancy move to the class! After class, he even told me he liked “our style.” Heh.
I think we have two VERY different styles. Steven is focused and calculated. He is very deliberate in his steps. I just go for it. I’m very aggressive and fast, and definitely sloppy. I think we could learn a bit from each other.
We both did well against (read: beat) our opponents. A male opponent of mine jokingly said, “You must have some hidden maliciousness!” (This is the same guy who was joking that there should be “drunk fencing,” but also made a very nice hit on my right-handed ring finger. I’ll take a photo when the bruise shows up.) And one guy was teasing Steven that everyone else gets to fence and go home and forget about it, but Steven has to go home with his opponent. Ha. Steven and I still haven’t fenced. He’d kick my butt, surely.
I was suprised by the adrenaline rush I got when I got up in front of the class to fence. My legs and hands were shaking! It took me awhile to calm down afterward. It’s fun. You just want to keep going and going. I can’t wait until the next class!
Themocracy
Fencing!
There is something I had not considered.
Fencing is fun. It’s been a while since I’ve done it, though. I was in a club at NIU.
woo! seriously, everyone i know who’s tried fencing has LOVED it. plus you get some serious quads 😉
that’s awesome that you are both loving fencing!!! yay for you and Steven beating everyone else!!! woot woot!!!!
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Man, it sounds like sooo much fun! I’m glad you guys are enjoying it!
Kimberly, how did you get hit on your right hand ring finger? Is the hand protected by the epee (sword) ? I’m sorry you got hurt. Love Mom
That is such a neat thing that you two are doing. I admire the interesting things that you and Steven get into. 🙂 And I love reading all about it. But please don’t have any worse injuries than the finger bruise! 😯
That sounds like so much fun! I love that you are doing this so I can live vicariously through you for now.
Nat – You should! It is a fun diversion from running!
kapgar – Have you ever thought about getting back into it?
Alice – I am still surprised I love it though! Yikes. I might become addicted and have to take a summer class too.
CourtneyInControl – I hope we do well next week too 😉
Gina (Mannyed) – When are you going to try? 😛
mom – When you are really good at fencing, you want to try to hit people in the hand, because it allows you to be far away from your opponent, but still hit them. That guy hit me there by mistake though. I think his epee slipped around my bell guard. It doesn’t hurt too bad 😉
teeni – I have a few bruises all over, but they are small 😉 I am happy you like to read about it, because I have a feeling I might have a few more fencing posts 😉
tori – Fall semester Tori! Sign up! 🙂
Note to self- hide the sword when you two visit the cabin.
dad – You don’t want to fence with me? 🙁 Ha. You can’t really fence with that sword – it’s real!