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AFA:
the Amateur Fencing Association;
now called the British Fencing Association.
The governing body of the sport in the UK,
(visit them)
.
Not to be confused with the BAF, the British Academy of Fencing, the body responsible for the masters, provosts and coaches who teach us, or
FIE: Federation Internationale d'Escrime, the International Fencing Federation.
Aids:
the three fingers that help balance your weapon in your sword hand.
Appel:
the "call";
a deliberately noticeable, if not resounding beat of a foot during a bout;
used, for example, to give your opponent a false impression that you are about to move.
Attack:
the fencing definition;
an
attack
is initiated by straightening your sword arm whilst continuously threatening your opponent's target area;
in
foil
and
sabre
the
priority
is initially determined by the first player to attack.
