EL Week 2014 - Terms associated with Fencing
Across
- 2. A simple defensive action designed to deflect an opponent’s attack.
- 4. A closing step backward.
- 5. the human body considered without head, arms, or legs
- 6. A long step forward with the front foot.
- 7. An attack with right-of-way following a valid parry.
- 8. A light and flexible weapon.
- 9. A closing step forward.
Down
- 1. A cutting weapon.
- 3. The initial offensive action made by extending the sword and threatening the valid target.
- 4. Rules for awarding the point in the event of a double touch in foil or sabre.
- 10. A thrusting weapon.