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Winchester, MA teen goes ‘En Garde’

Kristina Arvanitis / Staff Writer Winchester StarWhile baseball and soccer teams are commonplace athletic activities for pre-teen and teenaged students in town, it’s not often

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Fencing with Ease

Here are some ideas about fencing and movement. Most come from the discipline of Alexander Technique that I have been studying for several years. Clearly

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Zone Theory II – Attack Zones

Attack Phases and Common Mistakes While the fencing strip is divided into several physical zones that can lend themselves to different tactics and systems, so

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Zone Theory – Physical Zones on the Fencing Piste

The fencing strip is divided into several physical zones. Much like “red zone” offense and defense in football, the fencer’s location on the strip often influences the tactics most likely to be employed.

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The Tactical Wheel: Second Intention Defense

Defensive Second Intention Once you have established either your ability to carry out a simple attack, defense or counter-offense, you will need to be able