iolair Posted February 27, 2003 Posted February 27, 2003 Anyone else here fence, or do any other kind of European sword training? I started foil and epée at school about 12 years ago, now I just fence epée because I don't like the right-of-way rules in foil and sabre... I fence with a club in Herne Bay, Kent, UK - been in a few competitions at inter-club level where I've done OK. Currently: Kickboxing and variants.Previously: Karate (Seido, Shotokan, Seidokan), Ju Jitsu, Judo, Aikido, Fencing.
Tobias_Reece Posted February 27, 2003 Posted February 27, 2003 I tried fencing years ago at a sports camp (and I mean years ago), and thought it was pretty cool. Never really thought about it though. Nowdays I think its fantastic, even though I've never picked up a foil, epee or sabre since. I just think fencing is a gentleman's sport/martial art. I've always wanted to check out some Buckler/sword combat, that was apparantly popular in Shakespeare times. But, I've just opened my own kobudo school, so I should really be putting all my concentrating into that - but you never know, I might find a spot for the good old english sword. Any enlightenment with information from Iolair would be good though "You Are Never Given A Dream Without Also Being Given The Power To Make It True. You May Have To Work For It, However"Principal Kobudo Instructor & OwnerWest Yorkshire Kobudo Academy2nd Kyu (Matayoshi Okinawan Kobudo, IOKA UK)
JerryLove Posted February 27, 2003 Posted February 27, 2003 Was a "backyard fencer" (mostly foil) back in early college / late High-school. Spent about a year as a stick jock in teh SCA as well. https://www.clearsilat.com
kchenault Posted February 27, 2003 Posted February 27, 2003 I am not a fencer but you could find others who possibly are at: http://www.swordforum.com/ Tons of people discussing swords, sword arts, all kinds of stuff. Pilsung! Ken ChenaultTFT - It does a body good!
omnifinite Posted February 28, 2003 Posted February 28, 2003 I tried it for a little while but it didn't feel like it was for me. 1st Dan HapkidoColored belts in Kempo and Jujitsu
KaratekaAikidoist Posted April 13, 2003 Posted April 13, 2003 I live in ohio and want to take fencing. Can anyone help me? gundamguy1824@yahoo.com
Guest Posted April 18, 2003 Posted April 18, 2003 Did you try checking out a College/University close by? There is a Fencing class / club at the one I'm next to and I'm going to take it one day to see how fencing compares to Kendo.
gheinisch Posted April 24, 2003 Posted April 24, 2003 I fenced while in college. I liked it! It was very challenging and a lot more to it then some might think. I never pursued it after college though, I often think back to the fun times however! "If your hand goes forth withhold your temper""If your temper goes forth withold your hand"-Gichin Funakoshi
Chi-Sai Posted April 25, 2003 Posted April 25, 2003 I fenced in college, too, and I loved it! I did foil and epée. You should check out https://www.usfencing.org, https://www.fencing.net, and https://www.fencingfootage.com.
Pacificshore Posted April 28, 2003 Posted April 28, 2003 I fenced in Jr. College which was back-in-the-day . I mainly did foil. I think that my Kenpo training back then helped me plenty when I first started out . I did enjoy it, but have not done any since, plus there isn't anywhere that I know of that offer fencing. Di'DaDeeeee!!!Mind of Mencia
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