FENCING

1. An attack where a fencer lifts the sword above their head, keeping the blade parallel to the ground, and rotates the sword from side to side
5. A low German guard which translates to "plow"
7. A two-handed sword consisting of a three-foot blade with a crossguard and weighting between 2.5 and 4 lbs.
8. 4 words to describe several forms of armed and unarmed combat in practice during the 1300s through the 1800s
11. The enlarged fitting at the end of the handle on a sword
14. Fencer throws the blade as the opponent begins their attack in order to get a first intent strike
17. The upper half of a sword blade where a fencer has less control of their opponent's weapon
18. The section of the sword consisting of the pommel, grip and crossguard
19. Section of a sword which is not part of the hilt
20. An attack where the defender steps offline while throwing a descending cut at their opponent
21. Term for practicing sword fighting between two people
22. The handle of a sword

2. General movement of competitors during longsword sparring
3. German term for a rising (or ascending) cut
4. 14th Century German sword master
6. A light, thin blade used in modern sport fencing
9. When the point of the sword is driven towards the opponent
10. A high German guard which translates to to "ox"
12. German term for an overhead (or descending) cut
13. The general movement of competitors in sport fencing
15. An unsharpened, blunted sword meant for use during sparring practice
16. The lower half of a sword blade where a fencer has more control of their opponent's weapon