Top 10 Terms Commonly Used in Fencing and Their Meaning

These are some common terms used in the fencing sport and their meaning.

The Top Ten

1 A bout - A fencing match

2 Salute - A courteous gesture at the start and finish of a bout

3 Allee! - The command to begin

4 Parry - A defensive stroke

5 Riposte - A counter-attack after a parry

6 Esquive - Ducking or side-stepping to avoid being hit

7 Pattinando - A lunge

8 Coulé - A glide

9 Distance - How far away you are from your opponent when you initiate an action.

The most important thing in fencing

10 Invitation - Calling an opponent into a certain line of attack

The Contenders

11 Bouncing Footwork - A method use to break tempo and generate speed

12 Prise de fer - Taking the opponent's blade

13 Finale - The last move in a series of attacking actions

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