PENANG AMATEUR FENCING ASSOCIATION
(PERSATUAN LAWAN PEDANG PULAU PINANG)
THE ASSOCIATION
Formed in January 2001 and registered with the National Sports Council of Malaysia (NSC) and the Malaysian Fencing federation (MFF), the governing body of fencing in Malaysia.
ABOUT FENCING
Fencing is an art of dueling swords. It has changes from a deadly combat to a complex sport. The speed, movements and intricate strategy of dueling are still very much part of this modern sport.
Fencing is a combat sport but differs from all other combat sports as no physical body contacts are made.
Elegance and courtesy are the required qualities for all fencers, which explains why the ritual opening and closing salutes before each bout is executed.
Fencing helps to develop our reflexes and keep our mind mentally alert and also our cardiovascular fitness and leg strength. Like other combat sports, fencing has physical and mental demands and can improve both your fitness and intellectual approach. That is why fencing is also referred to as ‘physical chess’. A probable advantage in fencing is that there is no age limit to the sport and both men and women can fence with each other.
THE WEAPONS
There are three (3) weapons, namely:
FOIL – This is most commonly used in fencing, especially for beginners. Its blade is rectangular in cross-section. It is a trusting weapon. Fencers score “hits” when the tip of the blade touches the opponent’s torso, including the groin. Chest and back but not the arms, hand, leg and head.
The total weight of a foil is 500gms and is 110cm in length.
EPEE – This is the descendant of dueling swords, like the rapier as used by the Musketeers. It has a large hand guard and a V-shape (triangular) cross-section blade. It is also a trusting weapon like the foil but “hits” are scored at any part of the opponent’s body from head to toe including the arm, hands and legs.
It is similar in length as the foil but weighs slightly heavier – 700grms.
SABRE – Unlike the foil and epee, sabre is more a slashing weapon and had a different style of fencing. It is also the fastest of the three (3) weapons. It has a basket-shaped hand-guard that completely covers the hand and a blade which is V-shaped in cross section. Sabre fencer can score with the tip of the blade (trust) but more commonly use the edge of the weapon to make a “cut” to the target. “Hits” are scored when any part of the opponent’s body from the waist up is touched or cut.
Formed in January 2001 and registered with the National Sports Council of Malaysia (NSC) and the Malaysian Fencing federation (MFF), the governing body of fencing in Malaysia.
ABOUT FENCING
Fencing is an art of dueling swords. It has changes from a deadly combat to a complex sport. The speed, movements and intricate strategy of dueling are still very much part of this modern sport.
Fencing is a combat sport but differs from all other combat sports as no physical body contacts are made.
Elegance and courtesy are the required qualities for all fencers, which explains why the ritual opening and closing salutes before each bout is executed.
Fencing helps to develop our reflexes and keep our mind mentally alert and also our cardiovascular fitness and leg strength. Like other combat sports, fencing has physical and mental demands and can improve both your fitness and intellectual approach. That is why fencing is also referred to as ‘physical chess’. A probable advantage in fencing is that there is no age limit to the sport and both men and women can fence with each other.
THE WEAPONS
There are three (3) weapons, namely:
FOIL – This is most commonly used in fencing, especially for beginners. Its blade is rectangular in cross-section. It is a trusting weapon. Fencers score “hits” when the tip of the blade touches the opponent’s torso, including the groin. Chest and back but not the arms, hand, leg and head.
The total weight of a foil is 500gms and is 110cm in length.
EPEE – This is the descendant of dueling swords, like the rapier as used by the Musketeers. It has a large hand guard and a V-shape (triangular) cross-section blade. It is also a trusting weapon like the foil but “hits” are scored at any part of the opponent’s body from head to toe including the arm, hands and legs.
It is similar in length as the foil but weighs slightly heavier – 700grms.
SABRE – Unlike the foil and epee, sabre is more a slashing weapon and had a different style of fencing. It is also the fastest of the three (3) weapons. It has a basket-shaped hand-guard that completely covers the hand and a blade which is V-shaped in cross section. Sabre fencer can score with the tip of the blade (trust) but more commonly use the edge of the weapon to make a “cut” to the target. “Hits” are scored when any part of the opponent’s body from the waist up is touched or cut.
WHY WE FENCE?
Endurance – Your first defense is an intelligent use of distance, so you will learn footwork, lunges and
escape moves.
Dexterity – Your opponents can be good in footwork, lunges and escape moves, so your hand and point
Control must be dexterous.
Tactics and Strategy – You will learn how to defend against attacks and how to penetrate your opponent. You will
gain satisfaction with each skill mastered and thrill of swashbuckling.
Competition – Like all sports, the end goal of fencing is to win tournaments/competitions be it local, national
or international.
Confidence – Put it all together, you will be surprised what you learn and what you can do.
IS FENCING DANGEROUS
Every sport is dangerous depending on how we put it. If it is done properly i.e. wearing proper clothing and follows the rules of the sport, fencing is not dangerous and does not hurt. Although execute with appreciable energy, a good clean fencing attack hurts no more than a tap on the shoulder. The force of the blow is normally absorbed by the reflex of the blade. Reckless and over aggressive fencers can occasionally deliver painful blows. However, fencing is a combat sport and one should expect minor bruisers and welts every now and again. There is a risk of being injured by broken blades but if a fencer wears proper protective gears, changes of serious injuries are slim. A fencer must check his/her weapon regularly. Avoid using rusty blades and mask. Fencing is an extraordinary safe sport considering its heritage and nature.
HOW FENCING IS PLAYED
The object of the game is to score touches (hits) on your opponent. They are scored only when the touches landed on the target area (depending on the weapon used). Off target touches does not score but the bout is stopped. The first to score five (5) touches (in the Preliminary Round) or fifteen (15) touches (in the Direct Elimination Round) wins the bout. Due to the speed of fencing, touches are registered electronically. When a valid touch is scored, a colored light (red for fencer on the right and green for fencer on the left) will show. It the touch is off target, the white light will show. With such designed system, fencer need more than physical speed to score touches. Video referring is also being used nowadays. It is a matter of tactics based on the fact that every attack can be parried, but every parry can deceived. Therefore, a split second attack or defense to out smart your opponent, is the name of the game. It is this uncertainty that creates the challenge and the excitement of this combative modern Olympic sport.
This is also played by a system of priority. To score a fencer must first obtain priority. The first fencer to extend the arm straight while threatening the target has the priority or ‘Right of Way’. When two touches are scored at the same time, regardless of who touched first, the fencer with the priority scores the touch. When you are attacked, you must defend or parry the attack. The parry gives you the priority to hit back, called the riposte.
COURSES AVAILABLE
Courses are drawn up to suite individuals on the three (3) weapons – Foil, Epee and Sabre, be it for sport, fun or competition. Training courses consist of:-
Ø Theory – Characteristics of modern foil, epee and sabre fencing. Concept of priority of attacks. How priority is gain and lost during a bout.
Ø Technical Preparation – This include basic fencing movements, technique of handling the weapon. What is change of lines, flicks, prise de fer and simple attacks, parries and ripostes.
Ø Tactical Preparation – How a fencer gain ground, establishing priority, continuation of attack etc.
Ø Free fencing and refereeing.
Ø Selective Test
CONTACTS
MR. LIM PENG JIN PKT, PJK
Hon. Secretary – Persatuan Lawan Pedang Pulau Pinang
Executive Committee – Malaysian Fencing Federation
Penang State Coach – Majlis Sukan Negeri Pulau Pinang
Endurance – Your first defense is an intelligent use of distance, so you will learn footwork, lunges and
escape moves.
Dexterity – Your opponents can be good in footwork, lunges and escape moves, so your hand and point
Control must be dexterous.
Tactics and Strategy – You will learn how to defend against attacks and how to penetrate your opponent. You will
gain satisfaction with each skill mastered and thrill of swashbuckling.
Competition – Like all sports, the end goal of fencing is to win tournaments/competitions be it local, national
or international.
Confidence – Put it all together, you will be surprised what you learn and what you can do.
IS FENCING DANGEROUS
Every sport is dangerous depending on how we put it. If it is done properly i.e. wearing proper clothing and follows the rules of the sport, fencing is not dangerous and does not hurt. Although execute with appreciable energy, a good clean fencing attack hurts no more than a tap on the shoulder. The force of the blow is normally absorbed by the reflex of the blade. Reckless and over aggressive fencers can occasionally deliver painful blows. However, fencing is a combat sport and one should expect minor bruisers and welts every now and again. There is a risk of being injured by broken blades but if a fencer wears proper protective gears, changes of serious injuries are slim. A fencer must check his/her weapon regularly. Avoid using rusty blades and mask. Fencing is an extraordinary safe sport considering its heritage and nature.
HOW FENCING IS PLAYED
The object of the game is to score touches (hits) on your opponent. They are scored only when the touches landed on the target area (depending on the weapon used). Off target touches does not score but the bout is stopped. The first to score five (5) touches (in the Preliminary Round) or fifteen (15) touches (in the Direct Elimination Round) wins the bout. Due to the speed of fencing, touches are registered electronically. When a valid touch is scored, a colored light (red for fencer on the right and green for fencer on the left) will show. It the touch is off target, the white light will show. With such designed system, fencer need more than physical speed to score touches. Video referring is also being used nowadays. It is a matter of tactics based on the fact that every attack can be parried, but every parry can deceived. Therefore, a split second attack or defense to out smart your opponent, is the name of the game. It is this uncertainty that creates the challenge and the excitement of this combative modern Olympic sport.
This is also played by a system of priority. To score a fencer must first obtain priority. The first fencer to extend the arm straight while threatening the target has the priority or ‘Right of Way’. When two touches are scored at the same time, regardless of who touched first, the fencer with the priority scores the touch. When you are attacked, you must defend or parry the attack. The parry gives you the priority to hit back, called the riposte.
COURSES AVAILABLE
Courses are drawn up to suite individuals on the three (3) weapons – Foil, Epee and Sabre, be it for sport, fun or competition. Training courses consist of:-
Ø Theory – Characteristics of modern foil, epee and sabre fencing. Concept of priority of attacks. How priority is gain and lost during a bout.
Ø Technical Preparation – This include basic fencing movements, technique of handling the weapon. What is change of lines, flicks, prise de fer and simple attacks, parries and ripostes.
Ø Tactical Preparation – How a fencer gain ground, establishing priority, continuation of attack etc.
Ø Free fencing and refereeing.
Ø Selective Test
CONTACTS
MR. LIM PENG JIN PKT, PJK
Hon. Secretary – Persatuan Lawan Pedang Pulau Pinang
Executive Committee – Malaysian Fencing Federation
Penang State Coach – Majlis Sukan Negeri Pulau Pinang
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