How To Parry In Fencing
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How To Parry In Fencing
The parry is an essential part of fencing with all three types of sword used in the modern sport. In this Videojug guide Karim Bashir, fencing coach and former international fencer for Great Britain, talks you through what parrying is, and demonstrates a number of moves.
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- A parry is used to deflect you opponent's point away from your target.
- In the weapons of convention, foil and sabre, a parry is also used to take the right of way, or make it your turn to attack.