Saxon Fencing Club's
Glossary: P
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Parry:
a deflection of an attacking blade by your own.
the Piste:
the
"track", as in skiing
;
the name of the fencing equivalent of a pitch.
Pommel:
the counter weight at the end of the sword hilt, or grip.
Preparation:
a movement that does not itself cause a hit, but is intended to induce a reaction.
generally used as a prelude to an attack.
President:
or the Referee
;
arbiter of the bout.
Pressure:
a
preparation of engagement
with a sharp push.
Priority:
"Priority of the line"
;
this exists when a fencer has straightened their arm and is threatening the opponent's target area.
priority is lost if the blade is
parried
or
beat
out of line.
only applicable to foil and sabre.
Prise de Fer:
"capture of iron (blade)"
;
taking of your opponent's blade, e.g. by:
engagement, bind, croise, & envelopment
Progressive attack:
an
attack
of more than one movement, executed in one period of
fencing time
.
Pronated:
sword held by hand with the palm downwards, thumb at 9 o'clock.
