Saxon Fencing Club's
Glossary: G-N
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Hit:
a valid or palpable hit;
when the target is struck with the point, with sufficent force to be considered a penetration force for that weapon.
in foil and sabre this is a force of 500 gms or more;
in epee, 750 gms or more.
in sabre a
cut
is a scoring hit also.
do not worry, spring settings in the scoring apparatus determine these measures for you!
Line of Fence:
an imaginary line that passes through the heels pf both fencers during a fight.
Lunge:
a basic method of delivering an attack.
Making ground:
advancing.
Martingale:
loop attached to the hilt to secure the weapon in your hand.
this is not for you, but others: a sword spinning off through a sports hall will be very dangerous.
