Jan 28 2009
Wednesday 21st January – Fencing in the barriers
This week we had a bit more practice of a traversing step or a volte (step out of the way to one side). But, as we were back to normal numbers, we had a new game this week.
It is called fencing in the barriers. Basically, we mark out a square area using blue benches. Two fencers may enter this area. There are 2 rules. You do not lose if you don’t get hit and you don’t touch the benches.
There was plenty of good fencing this week, with some excellent parries and ripostes. There were plenty of examples of children using the proper cuts and thrusts. Hopefully this will continue as in 2 weeks it will be the skill at arms to see if they can apply what they have learned.
Mr F
