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Glossary: B
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BAF:
British Academy of Fencing;
the body governing the masters, provosts and coaches of our sport.
Balestra:
the "catapult";
an
attack
method using an
appel
followed with a jump;
can be used to draw your opponent forward with a false sense of security as you rapidly close in on them, a nice move.
Beat:
a
preparation
for an
attack
by striking your opponents blade;
the commonest preparation, the first you learn, and always useful.
BFA:
British Fencing Association;
the body governing the sport in the UK.
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.
Bind:
a
preparation
by taking of your opponent's blade diagonally from high to low or vice versa;
nice way to stop untidy fencers from accidentally hitting you as they randomly wave their weapons around.
Bodywire:
part of the electric scoring apparatus;
it runs from the hilt of your weapon, up your sleeve, through your jacket and connects to the next wire, the
spool wire
, behind you.
Bout:
one single fight in a match.
Breaking Ground:
retreating;
either running away or being very clever, follow at your peril.
(to) Break time:
change the rhythm of an action by delaying.
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