{"id":10116,"date":"2022-09-28T12:13:14","date_gmt":"2022-09-28T17:13:14","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/spacecityfencing.com\/?p=8652"},"modified":"2022-09-28T12:13:14","modified_gmt":"2022-09-28T17:13:14","slug":"basics-of-fencing","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/spacecityfencing.com\/basics-of-fencing\/","title":{"rendered":"What Are The Basics of Fencing?"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/spacecityfencing.com\/fun-facts-about-fencing\/\">Fencing<\/a> isn\u2019t the most common sport in America, but it is a fantastic way to get exercise and learn more fine motor skills. You\u2019ve seen it in all the TV shows and movies, but how do you do it? If you\u2019re interested in trying it and live in the Houston, TX area, contact Space City Fencing Academy to schedule a class. In the meantime, here are a few basics to go over before you join us!<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Before We Get The Basics, We Need Equipment!<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">With the fun of a new sport, comes the fun of looking for new equipment. Don\u2019t worry, though, we provide your equipment for the first class. However, if you decide to continue this discipline, you may need a handful of things.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Fencing Blades<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A Fencing Mask\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A chest protector<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Guards<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Grips<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Saber Gloves<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Fencing Shoes<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Etc.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This sounds stressful, but no worries! We are here to help guide and teach about what specific equipment you may need. Fencing isn\u2019t just about the equipment, it&#8217;s about the confidence you build in it. Kids all over the state, even in the country, participate from as young as three years old in this beautiful art. Some colleges even offer scholarships for fencing, such as Notre Dame or Penn State.\u00a0 Opening opportunities for you and your family from a young age, fencing gives way for new adventures to take place, physically and academically.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Down To Basic Business\u00a0<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">There are dozens of terms that have been used in fencing. While we won&#8217;t necessarily be able to go to all of them, we can go over the most important one. <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">All\u00e8z <\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">is the term that tends to commence at the beginning of a match. It is french for \u201cLet\u2019s go.\u201d The beginning of a match is started in the \u201cPrett\u201d position, in which both competitors squat, facing the other from across the mat.\u00a0 From there, positions and stances may vary. The end goal of Fencing is to poke and jab your opponent more to score more points. You can use many defenses, like the Parry (to move the saber out of the way with your own saber), and attacks, such as Lunge (leaping forward for the tap).\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00a0Come See Us in Houston, TX!<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">It may seem complicated, but this elegant sport is a great source of exercise. Not only that, it offers opportunities to try a unique sport and be eligible for scholarships with a much smaller pool of interest. We are located in Houston, Texas (The Space City itself!), but we welcome clients from all surrounding counties to fence with us! The instructors at Space City Fencing Academy are ecstatic to meet you! <a href=\"https:\/\/spacecityfencing.com\/contact-us\/\">Contact<\/a> us today.<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Fencing isn\u2019t the most common sport in America, but it is a fantastic way to get exercise and learn more fine motor skills. You\u2019ve seen it in all the TV shows and movies, but how do you do it? 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