The Rules of Fencing (Olympic Fencing) - EXPLAINED!

Ninh explains - The Rules of Fencing. Sometimes referred to as ‘Olympic Fencing’, this video explains the rules of foil, the rules of epee and the rules of sabre.
Fencing is the oldest combat sport in the Olympic games.
Watch this short beginner’s tutorial video guide on how Fencing is played, Fencing rules, and how to fence.
Learn about foil, épée, sabre, right of way, parry, riposte, beat, fall short, thrust, slash, penalties, non combativity and more.
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[@NinhLyUK]

Ninh explains - The Rules of Fencing. (Sometimes referred to as ‘Olympic Fencing’,) I have been reliably informed that the Epee is not longer than the other swords, but it is heavier. I believe this was the only error in this video. Fencing is the oldest combat sport in the Olympic games. PLEASE READ: This video took me forever, mainly finding examples in slow motion in order to illustrate the points. (3 HOURS) - Research and finding decent footage. (1 HOUR) - Scripting (1 HOUR) - Recording Audio, Editing, Fixing Levels and EQ (4 HOURS) - Hard Edit, cutting clips and making them fit the audio (2 HOURS) - Soft edit, editing timings, re-find new footage for missing examples. (1 HOUR) - Title screens, colouring and adjustment layers (2 HOURS) - In screen graphics, animations, transitions. (1 HOUR) - Encoding, uploading to KZbin, editing closed captions, adding tags, custom thumbnail, updating on website, pre-load on social media. TOTAL TIME - 15 HOURS TO MAKE A 6 MINUTE VIDEO!!! So if and when you make a suggestion - please be considerate that these things don't take just two minutes to make.

[@zuni46]

Ninh Ly hey ninh please make another sports video who still didn't mention on your video btw thank for the video

[@NinhLyUK]

Thanks ... but I don't understand your comment? "make another sports video who still didn't mention on your video"

[@zuni46]

Ninh Ly​ for example like archery maybe

[@zuni46]

Ninh Ly​ shooting

[@NinhLyUK]

I have about 20 other videos to make on this series. Archery being one of them. But as mentioned in the top comment - these take a long time to make and I can barely crank out one a week. You're going to have to be a little more patient.

[@Mia-hx4pr]

It's hilarious when someone screams whenever they get the touch. I nearly had a heart attack at my very first tournament.

[@NinhLyUK]

I really dislike that about Fencing. But it's part of the game .. sadly.

[@kevinlimbe8231]

It is just an expression for the touch that he/she did.. and else it really useful to keep ur fighting spirit on fire especialy when the opponnent is leading..

[@geezer4974]

I really want to try fencing, do you have any tips for me? My mom doesn't seem interested in the concept and my friend said it won't do my future any good. She also thinks it's boring but I have to disagree with that. I already know how your feet are supposed to be and how to move them, and how to attack. I want to learn epee because your whole body is capable of getting hit.

[@jasonluetge6681]

kevin limbe and it relieves so much stress

[@jasonluetge6681]

Fluffy Villain it teaches you discipline and to be quick on you’re feat and your reflexes go trough the roof

[@FluffyHippos5692]

As a competitive saber fencer, I can say that the video is almost completely accurate (except for the epee thing, but you already addressed that.) I love the way you described the sport, as it does a great job of introducing it to the inexperienced. In fact, I showed this to a few friends who watched me at a recent tournament

[@NinhLyUK]

Ah thanks, I greatly appreciate that! Glad you like the video - check out my channel for more like this :)

[@kim-hendrikmerk4163]

As aomeone who in the past has done competitive foil fencing I have to say this is a great explanation viedeo

[@Fit4C]

Jesus loves you alot trust in His death 4 salvation and be saved from eternal hell

[@TheNoiseySpectator]

So, you do this for real. How often do you see in movies people dueling with lightsabers, old medieval swords, Klingon weapons, or etc. and just want to scream because it is cryingly obvious the opponents are trying to hit each other's _weapons_ instead of each other? 🤢

[@michaelhogan-mz8ej]

I've competed in two of the three styles in fencing ( foil and Epee). In the beginning I favored foil . Later I did Epee . Tried Sabre but didn't care for it . I've a lot of respect for Sabre fencers but my issue with it - is the lack of Exchanges . It reminds me of two rams . They charge then their horns hit . I mean no disrespect it's just (my) perspective.

[@Niner098]

Very nostalgic for me watching this video, one of the best stories I used to tell people when I use to do fencing. Is that I was fortunate enough to represent New Zealand in Épée in the under 18 South Pacific champs that was being held Sydney. As happy as I was hearing the news of being selected there was only one problem... I didn't know till later that The day of the tournament was also the same day that I promised to take my Best friend to the prom🤣. I didn't want to let her down so I promised that I will be back in time. So the day of the tournament began and I was nervous as hell considering this was the first time I ever represented a country in anything. I managed to win 3 out of 5 pool stages. I did get eliminated early in the final stages and I came 35th out of around 70 people, so pretty good in my eyes. As soon as I got eliminated I had rush out of the arena, get changed, pack everything, then rush to the airport and it would be a 3 hour flight to Christchurch. As soon I landed me and my dad had to drive another 2 hours to Timaru (at this point it was around 8am New Zealand time). I got home and had a snooze for hour, then later I had to shave and get changed Into suit on get ready to go over to my mate's house to go to the prom later that day...honestly this story could be turned into a low budget Disney movie 😂. Sadly I don't fence anymore but I had some times good along the way.

[@NinhLyUK]

Cool story man - glad this brings back some memories.

[@haaris420]

Ur story is amazing! Glad u could keep ur promise to ur friend. I do have a question if u don't mind, what made u stop fencing?

[@tukuhauaitu8296]

Yo I’m from Nz too bro, I’m down in duds

[@TheNoiseySpectator]

@@tukuhauaitu8296 I was skeptical that he would be involved in such a high tournament when he had not yet even graduated from high school. But I read it again, and he seemed to be saying that the tournament was the "playoffs" for those under 18. Is that correct?

[@LazyScoutJace]

The Street Fighter Music fit very well...

[@NinhLyUK]

I thought so too. Thanks!

[@jesuszamora6949]

Well, out of all the characters, Vega seems most like he'd enjoy some fencing on his off time.

[@SinoLegionaire]

@@NinhLyUK Did you put Duel from MGS in the boxing vid? Lol.

[@luceatlux7087]

i didn't think anyone else would recognize this music, let alone 92 other people. nice

[@panda007]

Lol Vega stage. Fits the mood very well.

[@imbored4615]

2:31 I dunno why, but that's the coolest action I have seen in fencing

[@guillaumedarras]

the second is only use in saber, in foil and épée (french for sword) we use octave (8th)

[@PieEater900]

This was more complicated than I thought lol.

[@NinhLyUK]

Yeah, a lot of people say that! But once you understand it - it makes perfect sense and it becomes an extremely interesting sport. Thanks dude!

[@lizfrommer5779]

Being on the peist is the hardest.

[@otakuleveledup8458]

No I’m average and I do it my friend is near Olympic caliber and he is average. The equipment is expensive though although many clubs will have gear.

[@ansel8]

once you get into fencing, it isn't all that complicated, in fact, simplicity is key to victory.

[@alluratinsley9084]

I do fencing and it's not as hard as they make it seem.

[@jaredf.6532]

I remember doing 1 week of epee camp and a fun trick I did while using my left hand to fight against right handed players is when they try to lunge or extend their arm out to hit you I immediately jump back while also poking at their extended arm to get a point. I was an amateur against other amateurs when I was doing it and that trick worked pretty well till I went up against a pro for fun and had my ass beat since my arrogance got the best of me instead of being even more cautious than I should be

[@TheNoiseySpectator]

Interesting. I have a question about that move; Had a left-hander used such a move in an actual duel with double sided swords, could it have afforded you the opportunity into the opponent's fighting arm, or even cut it off, all together? 🤔 Yes, I am really asking.

[@TheNoiseySpectator]

I mean I can see where your left, fighting arm would then be outside the opponent's right, striking arm while they were following through with their lunge. They might not be able to pull their blade back in time to contact your blade, as you swing inward. But I am not sure.

[@jackbrunato8960]

@@TheNoiseySpectator from the SCA prospective this move would be considered a cut but would probably land you with a warning if the jumping movement wasn't controlled. It wouldn't dismember anyone but it would disable the opponents arm. Anyway if you have the ability to cut an arm you probably had the opportunity to kill your opponent.

[@untunnednunperfect]

thanks mate my girlfriend is a national fencer and I'm trying to learn the rules so I can support her HAHHA

[@NinhLyUK]

Cool, glad this video helps you understand fencing. I wouldn't annoy your girlfriend if she has mad skills like these guys. Subscribe & check out my channel for more videos like this :)

[@gabrielegenota1480]

m8 dont cheat on her. a rapier to the throat isn't one of the most efficient ways to go

[@leenguyen6056]

where are you from?

[@paythatbill8546]

Don’t cheat on her or I will call the FBI and the LUMINADI on you

[@niklasvilhelm7247]

@@gabrielegenota1480 unless she swears and gets a yellow card

[@SwaggerSonic]

These videos actually make me interested in sports

[@NinhLyUK]

Thanks, glad you like these videos. Check out my channel for more like this :)

[@OnlyAnsSeeV]

Me too!

[@dominictumms6301]

The whole time I hear in my head "hello my name is inigo montoyia you killed my father prepare to die"

[@NinhLyUK]

The Princess Bride, right?

[@helpimnew3657]

I remember hearing that in Big Bang Theory Lmao

[@hellocentral5551]

I just finished a basic fencing class, and this still taught me things. Thank you so much for making videos like this.

[@rambi8250]

Yeah there is a lot to know but when you know it once you won’t forget it

[@agustdearly1930]

I really wanna get into fencing this summer is there anything I should worry about? I wanna do private lessons

[@hellocentral5551]

@@agustdearly1930 Your biggest concern is footwork. It is one of the best things to know. If you matter footwork, fencing will become five times easier.

[@agustdearly1930]

@@hellocentral5551 thank you so much 😊

[@lifeisoverrated7167]

@@agustdearly1930 precision if you want to do epee (using your epee with your fingers to aim), reflex and focusing if you want to do foil or sabre

[@killahh999]

soo.. i don't need to be a billionaire french guy to play ?

[@NinhLyUK]

A common misconception - but no. Anyone can join a fencing club and learn how to do this.

[@briankotelnikov9161]

You don't need to be a billionaire, but you need to pay for the equipment, lame, and sabre, which altogether is around the 400-500$ range.

[@ansel8]

that's one of the most annoying stereotypes and it's not true.

[@jjrj8568]

@@ansel8 but still a game of the middle-upper classes, the rich and the nobility

[@ansel8]

@@jjrj8568 that was only the case during medieval times, things have changed quite a bit.

[@drewmyself893]

So glad you used Szilagyi footage for Saber, he is a delight to watch.

[@NinhLyUK]

That dude is a bullet on that piste, that's for sure! His Italian opponent totally got owned in this match.

[@huykhanhbui4541]

DON'T BLINK Me: Procced to blink

[@NinhLyUK]

Then you've just missed it ... boy these guys are fast.

[@mrbirb]

@@NinhLyUK it's especially hard to take screenshots for taking notes

[@juri3230]

I just watched my first fencing video and sometimes even in the slowmo replay plus x0.25 speed I don't understand how they got the point

[@inuyashaowo8193]

X2

[@matthewbailey7421]

Am I the only person Who thought of the Doctor Who Episode 'Blink', with the Weeping Angels in When he said "Don't Blink"?

[@rylandelap4734]

This is a very well done video. Excellent description of Right of Way that I've seen

[@NinhLyUK]

Thanks Rylan, appreciate the comments! :)

[@leenguyen6056]

The rule is different through the different disciplines though

[@leenguyen6056]

and foil is nowhere in europe the most popular weapon

[@khjaune]

wow, this was really helpful! i've become more interested in fencing because of 2521. This sport sounds so fun and unique

[@De_mastermind_gwal1122]

Same here 🥰

[@ellenmaytadley1685]

Same here!

[@christianwiggins3167]

All that equipment makes them look like astronaut's

[@inspiredmilk8351]

Wiggins Inc. haha, that is true though

[@NinhLyUK]

Don't modern astronauts wear orange or blue? They're cool by the way.

[@mikec1236]

Better than getting stabbed!

[@cramnh0j]

White is traditionally the color worn so it's easy to see if one was bloodied. Breeches (the pants) was what everyone wore back then. They didn't bother updating it when people stopped wearing them. And the mask is so they don't end up with eyepatches and look like pirates.

[@revelred]

I see them more like bee keepers,exept they are missing the hat

[@mohammedazharuddin2902]

I've taken up a beginners course on fencing and I find this video very informative. Nicely compiled! :)

[@NinhLyUK]

Thanks Mohammed - much appreciated!

[@oscarquintero2209]

That beat at 2:40 was dank

[@NinhLyUK]

Totally, yeah!

[@Frankenhound]

It's Vega's theme from Street Fighter.

[@skyparrot1999]

Would’ve been better if he didn’t swing his blade around and just made a direct attack

[@AnkurSharma-hn4dy]

All the work you've done on this channel and for us is incredible 😭❤️

[@ctchickenmom]

My son just finished his 4th season of fencing (foil) an he loves. off season starts soon. He'll be fencing in college too. Great video.

[@NinhLyUK]

Thanks! Glad you like this video. Hope your son does well in College!

[@Lonely_4_Ever]

Refereeing this sport is stressful. Especially when the movement is really fast.

[@NinhLyUK]

Is it? I always thought that the referees were either trained fencers or former fencers that can see what most humans can't.

[@Lonely_4_Ever]

Ninh Ly Talking about in amateur level. Especially when the fencers argue back.

[@NinhLyUK]

Ah, I see.

[@Chem_-jp5em]

Tringapore nah, that part’s fine, it’s the Russian coaches... they are terrifying.

[@SamBole]

@@Chem_-jp5em There's a Korean coach that comes to the club I fence and referee at and he is pretty scary when you make a call against one of his fencers.

[@Klee15]

Thanks for making this video! I think I'm learning this relatively late in life compared to others, but I have my first fencing lesson tomorrow and appreciate the easily digestible refresher.

[@DJDEEPLAID]

Simply the best video about this sport out there! Thank you so much for contributing to spreading knowledge about fencing! Will share, will recommend to many people! Thanks man!

[@NinhLyUK]

Thanks bro, appreciate the share!

[@patrickoduinn4787]

About to do my first fencing class, I’ve put it off for years... thanks for the video 👍😊

[@NinhLyUK]

Anytime Patrick, glad this video helps. Be sure to subscribe and check out my channel for more like this. Good luck in Fencing!

[@paythatbill8546]

Nice I am a pro fencer and I wish to see you beat me one day

[@niklasvilhelm7247]

@@paythatbill8546 why? What if he robs a gold medal from you?

[@Lee1Min-Ji]

This was one of the most helpful video regarding fencing rules I have watched thus far. Thank you!

[@MoreAwsomeMetal]

Excellent explanations! I'm suggesting all your vids to all the people who wants to know more about sports.

[@NinhLyUK]

Thanks man, totally appreciated!

[@aleluyahnos]

The part of the riffle was AMAZING!!! So beautiful. Thanks for making this video. Great work!

[@FireBrandGaming4]

Great video!!! I'm an Epee and foil fencer 🤺

[@NinhLyUK]

Thanks, I'm glad you approve of this video! :)

[@hearingninja7914]

Fire Brand Gaming 4 Foil fencer, accidentally tried saber one time.

[@niklasvilhelm7247]

@QIU YI HCI i've fenced with sabre fencers (in epee), they are fast but they do lots of unecesary stuff that gives me points.

[@SpaceSnaxxx]

Thank you for the helpful explanations! Nice work on this video and clear description of the sport.

[@NinhLyUK]

Thanks Matthew, much appreciated!

[@MNGxGhost]

i always thought fencing looked like a lot of moving the sword until it touches (which is not obviously), but in slow motion you can see there's so much precision and grace, its beautiful

[@Artisan1979]

Very informative. It gives a different idea of fencing from what I've seen in Zorro's movies and television shows. Well done

[@jonpacheco3063]

I started fencing about two months ago(epee). I love this video, so informative and explained in such an interesting way! You should make a video on singlestick, apparently it was a 4th discipline of fencing and was only in the Olympics once. Would be cool to see! Btw music is really catchy, looked for the song after.

[@NinhLyUK]

Thanks Jon, glad you like this video. The music is Vega's theme from Street Fighter V. Check out my channel for more like this :)

[@philesq9595]

Randomly came across this video. This is well-made, thorough without meandering. I had no clue about how fencing matches are scored and now I do. Nicely done, friend. Thank you for sharing.

[@siskothekid4620]

Thank you for your clear, easy to understand explanation. Fascinating sport!

[@NinhLyUK]

Thanks, glad this video helped. Check out my channel for more like this :)

[@helperr5206]

i started fencing on June 19 and on 17 i watched your video to learn more you made me start a little care i respect you it was hard to find this exact video thank you

[@NinhLyUK]

Cool, thanks! Glad this video helps you out! Subscribe and check out my channel for more like this!

[@KatonRyu]

I don't often see videos explaining fencing and actually including the cards or non-combativity, so really well done on that!

[@NinhLyUK]

Cool, thanks man, much appreciated!

[@unarmed_rogue7720]

Im an epeeist and this video is so accurate that i would even dare say it would be 100%useful for beginners.

[@NinhLyUK]

Yeah, that was the idea. To introduce someone to the sport who doesn't know much about it. Thanks, much appreciated! Check out my channel for more videos like this :)

[@robertschlesinger1342]

Very interesting, informative and worthwhile video.

[@redactedxx4219]

Non fencer here looking to get into it. I have a pretty extensive knife and short sword background (as well as Filipino Martial Arts) and was curious which style/weapon to try. Since I've spared before I think I'll try epee first. So thanks for the clear explanations. I once saw some historic fencers grading up and they did more than these three. Like sword and dagger and such. The one testing them even challenged them with different styles and regions vs each other. It was amazing to see.

[@bigbadwolf6256]

Best is to start foil and change later, it is better for the basic. What is better depends what you like for I have done all three the weapons and they got all their own style.

[@schematikart]

Thank you so much! I had to prepare a team project with my friendabout Fencing, and even though I practiced it, I still forgot to put the basic rules! The website I consulted, didn't show them, so I simply forgot. But I was lucky to find your video! Great job!!

[@NinhLyUK]

Glad it helped!

[@Glostahdude]

Often wondered the rules and different styles! Thanks!

[@vandreitt]

Awesome video. Awesome editing, music, voice, and everything makes sence. Thanks!

[@NinhLyUK]

Thanks bro, much appreciated! Check out my channel for more like this :)

[@lacimarie4041]

After this video, I have decided I wish to do sabre fencing, thank you for helping me make my decision.

[@NinhLyUK]

Anytime! Good luck, as Sabre is the fastest of the three. Check out my other videos for more like this!

[@rafat8297]

Am trying out for my high school fencing 🤺 this helped, thank you 🙏.

[@NinhLyUK]

Glad this helps! Good luck!

[@niklasvilhelm7247]

Fencing gets you all the b*tches

[@DarkCyradis]

This was such a great explanation video! Thank you, now I know why watching the Olympic Sabre Gold Medal Match was so fast and exciting -- they really are lightning-fast and the bouts are over quick!

[@NinhLyUK]

Glad it was helpful! Hope you enjoy Fencing! Check out my videos for more stuff like this.

[@zaids4431]

Appreciate ur hard work bro. Explaining is on the point with no bluffing. Thank u ☺️

[@NinhLyUK]

My pleasure

[@amnesiabug1373]

Hey, I’m working on a story right now in which one of the characters is an Olympic Fencer, and this is definitely helping. Thanks!

[@NinhLyUK]

Cool, glad this video helped. Check out my channel for more like this :)

[@inframatic]

Just don't call it 'Olympic Fencing' in your story. As a fencer who qualified for the olympics, i can tell you that nobody called it 'Olympic Fencing' unless it is in the Olympics

[@as1893]

Well done...easy to follow and great footage. You are to be congratulated.

[@NinhLyUK]

Thanks man! I try my best to make all my sports videos easy to understand with relevant video footage. Be sure to share this video and subscribe :)

[@olgahereijgers6777]

This is a great explanation. Right of way is very clearly explained, I will explain it this way as well later I think. I'm a foilist and tried the other weapons as well and indeed, sabre is fastest and épée is slowest, but it's all very very cool

[@BlackFoxVMT]

Wonderful explanation video, I've always been curious about this sport and it rules.

[@chvp4605]

Very informative, thank you!💕✨💥

[@NinhLyUK]

Cool, thanks - glad you found this tutorial helpful. Check out my channel for more content like this :)

[@SpitefulAZ]

GREAT MUSIC CHOICE! Vega (Claw) has the best SF theme!

[@NinhLyUK]

Well spotted!

[@elijahward3920]

I am glad you are making more of these videos, Thanks.

[@NinhLyUK]

Yeah, the sports stuff I am still doing but at a rate of about 1 a week.

[@raniyahkhan]

Thanks for the information! It was a really great video with good explanation! I also started fencing and it's really fun! 😆

[@yfc5964]

Hey thanks bro thanks for making this video now i have confident in my fencing grading tmr and i sub and like :)

[@NinhLyUK]

Cool, glad you like this video and found this helpful. Good luck in fencing grading!

[@TorrePlay]

Epee is the most fun and strategic imo, ofc you dont have the right of way rule, but this makes it only more complex. While the others might be faster, you have way more options in epee. Even if you attack, you can`t be sure the opponentt will parry, because he isnt forced to by the rules. You also don`t know where he is aiming to strike, so you have to be even more concerned and smart about which part you expose. Speed and reactions are key to every form of fencing, but in epee you have to combine these with stategic movement, anticipation and reading of your opponent more than the others imo, which creates a very fun mental battle of baiting, exposing and punishing movements combined with the physical aspect of the sport.

[@NinhLyUK]

In short yes. I'll take your word for which is best as I'm not a competitive fencer.

[@chrystalbrower4181]

In other words we like to fake out our opponents before they do the same to us. Spoken from an epee

[@alexp.6408]

Epee? The most fun? LOL. I've seen several high level, 15 touch epee bouts have the first period skipped for noncombativity, and then end with scores somewhere in the region of 5-3 after a riveting 6 minutes of bouncing back and forth. Foil is the superior weapon, sabre is pirate fun times, both are better than epee.

[@def1ghi]

Great explanation of right of way, which is probably the most complex and frustrating thing for people who want to watch or try fencing to understand.

[@_blossom_2208]

FInally going to start playing fencing after a year due to covid and personal problems, I decided to start again cuz i just loved the sport and enjoying playing it.

[@Tubewings]

2:34; "IT'S NOT A MATCH, MOM!"

[@NinhLyUK]

I guess?

[@Tubewings]

For those unaware, it's a reference to "Indiana Jones and the Kingdom of the Crystal Skull". When I heard the word "riposte", I immediately thought of the swordfight between Cate Blanchett's character and Shia Labeouf's character on two jeeps in the middle of the Amazon jungle.

[@bubblerum69002]

HA! Glad someone else appreciated that

[@nategwright]

I highly appreciate the Vega theme in the background

[@NinhLyUK]

Cool, thanks! It went pretty well with the video.

[@clarkobannon8740]

I love how well you explain sports Ninh. God bless. :)

[@katevenegas9234]

Awsome way of explaining the sport! Thanks.

[@NinhLyUK]

Thanks Kate, glad you like this video. Check out my channel for more like this :)

[@kidpilot2481]

This solved one of my questions

[@NinhLyUK]

Cool, glad you found this helpful. Check out my channel for more content like this :)

[@uuddlrlrbas]

Omg. I can hear Vega’s theme (or Balrog in Japan) from Street Fighter.

[@NinhLyUK]

Yep, well spotted. It's Vega's theme from SFV. It went really well with the video! :)

[@uuddlrlrbas]

Ninh Ly hell yeah it did!

[@paythatbill8546]

HELL YEAH

[@panoC97]

Nice video! I love watching this and judo when the Olympics are around. It just seems very interesting to me.

[@NinhLyUK]

Yeah, Fencing is awesome - especially if you understand what's what and appreciate the amount of training it takes to get to that level.

[@trueliteoscar]

Epic I just started fencing and that was really informative, thanks!

[@hunternguyen5325]

Is that Vega’s theme from Street fighter? I love your videos!

[@NinhLyUK]

It certainly is, well spotted! Thanks, glad you like my videos. Subscribe and check out my channel for more like this :)

[@liviousgameplay1755]

Now i REALLY want to get into this, rules seem legit,

[@NinhLyUK]

It's a great sport to play for sure. Thanks for stopping by, be sure to subscribe and check out my channel for more like this.

[@niklasvilhelm7247]

The rules are simple

[@michaelperry6376]

Love this page that explains unique sports

[@lucalarocca2716]

I am the only fencer in my state in Brazil. I'm doing fencing only months. But this video bought me to this beautiful sport. Thanks.

[@NinhLyUK]

Thanks, glad this video helped introduce you to a new sport. Check out my channel for more like this :)

[@petermller5936]

I’ve bin fencing épéé for years and i Can dig it

[@NinhLyUK]

Awesome, thanks for stopping by.

[@petermller5936]

@@NinhLyUK hahahaha I just saw this again now I don't fence épée anymore now I fence Hema (historical european martial arts) I use a longsword and hey Ninh ly that could be worth checking out? 😄👌

[@cramnh0j]

It's also a penalty if your guard touches your opponents body. Coz otherwise, people might try to hurt their opponent during play to gain an advantage. Also, when body to body contact is made a halt is called, fencers distance themselves and play is resumed. In foil, if the guards are locked against each other (like what you see in movies), a halt is called, fencers distance themselves then play is resumed. In epee, it's not halted when that occurs. If the time ends on a tie, one fencer is randomly chosen to have priority. Play is resumed for one minute and unless the opponent scores one hit, the player with priority wins.

[@NinhLyUK]

Whilst those are correct, I wouldn't explain every rule in a beginners video. It'd just confuse the hell out of them. There's many other things I could have mentioned about Fencing, but didn't for ease of explanation.

[@kaalbrak]

I remember for the time I did fencing with an épée that a hit was canceled if your body was beyond your opponents body. Can you tell me if I remember well ?

[@threeletteragent]

@@kaalbrak When you pass your opponent, a halt is called. If you turn around and touch your opponent before the halt is called, it doesn't count, but if your opponent aims their sword back and hits you before halt, it does count (as long as they don't turn their body as well). This adds an extra dimension to flèche attacks (attacks where you make a dash past your opponent, aiming to hit them along the way) because if you fail to hit your opponent, you leave yourself extremely vulnerable, because fencers train specific attacks designed for hitting someone behind them.

[@kaalbrak]

@@threeletteragent Okay, thank you for the explication :)

[@dakid52990]

Nice video and the vega theme makes it perfect.

[@jamesboydelacerna426]

Thank you so much for this video. It can really help to me because it's my assigned topic to report in my classmates. It really helps as BPEd student.

[@creativeusername2202]

I’ve been fencing epee and Sabre my entire life (started when I was six) and to me this is an incredibly simplified explanation, like putting butter on bread simple. Now I’m seeing comments that say fencing is complicated. I guess from an outside perspective it’s a lot to take in at first but once you get it, it’s really pretty elementary.

[@NinhLyUK]

Thanks Aidan, much appreciated. I try to keep things simple in my videos for complete beginners to understand. My videos aren't geared towards experts - because they probably don't need it anyway. Subscribe & check out my channel for more content like this :)

[@mrwizzardknight]

Yay! 😃😃😃😃😃😃 You used Vega’s theme from Street Fighter 2! 😃😃😃😃😃😃😃👏👏👏👏👏👏 And I swear to god, that Spaniard of a Shadaloo Street Fighter villain DOES pretty much come real close to a fencer, sort of! Granted he’s more of a matador of a Martial Artists! XD

[@NinhLyUK]

Yeah, I thought that the theme went very well with the video too. Thanks.

[@mrwizzardknight]

Ninh Ly Yay! 😃😃😃😃😃😃👏👏👏👏👏

[@nickpayne1652]

Excellent video to explain fencing to those who are new to it.

[@darkzero_omega]

i love that you used Vega's theme thats dope!!!

[@alfredocampillo2476]

Vega’s theme from street fighter in the background intensifies

[@NinhLyUK]

Well spotted!

[@milesedgeworth9516]

Vega (Claw)'s Theme huh? Fancy

[@NinhLyUK]

I thought it went really well with the video. But yeah, well spotted!

[@apedestrian3899]

I really love that you used Vega's theme for this video, fits perfectly lol

[@wwiinnggnnuutt]

Very informative. Thank you.

[@jamaalsmikley2j.272]

I knew I heard Vega's theme from Street Fighter II. The memories

[@mrwizzardknight]

God I miss fencing! :( It’s definitely a perfect covid sport! ;) XD You need ALL the PPE and NO “exceptions” especially choosing to NOT wear the mask! Keep your distance from your opponents and if they get any closer to you, STAB EM!

[@rndcandy4883]

I love how Vega's theme from street fighter was used in the video. Magnificent 🔥

[@nilsschwarz9672]

Nice explanation. Great for newbies like my kids and me. Thank you.

[@NinhLyUK]

Thanks man, much appreciated! Check out my channel for more like this :)

[@richardw4487]

i think it's easier to walk on the moon than to take up fencing.

[@brandonhong4329]

i used to fence competitively and on my high school team.. high school fencing was a joke. im graduating college in 2 days, maybe ill have time to pick up the foil again

[@NinhLyUK]

It's never too late bro!

[@TheNoiseySpectator]

Well, that was two years ago, now. How is is going, these days? 🙂

[@anna8328]

Fantastic stuff. First time I ever check because I am reading a neckbeard story about a lady fencing sabre and I just wanted to understand and be able to picture attacks. Thank you for making!:)

[@TheKingerism]

Very informative while entertaining thank you

[@Edgypaw]

Eepe is the best!

[@NinhLyUK]

I'll have to take your word on that one.

[@slamaholic1945]

Nnahh m8 foil is the way to go

[@cobsaaaa]

Na hee do was faster✊✊✊

[@khjaune]

i remember yurim's "noooo! im fast than her" 😭

[@Krishnaaaa355]

Brooo I was just watching that and came across these video cuz it made me feel like I'm gonna be a fencer tooo😂

[@oleseaciobanu]

this video explains very well the professional fencing, except epee (some important things were not mentioned). Generally well done!

[@NinhLyUK]

Thank you! This is a beginners guide to get people interested in fencing that don't know what it is. Check out my channel for more like this :)

[@calvinmasters6159]

Well presented. Was a foil guy for years, love it.

[@NinhLyUK]

Thanks, much appreciated. Check out my channel for more like this :)

[@SuperMaDBrothers]

this guy has a really low voice lol good video

[@NinhLyUK]

I dunno, I don't think I have that deep a voice. Would love it to be deeper.

[@kaalbrak]

@@NinhLyUK Your tone is very great in my opinion. You are not too catchy and though english isn't my mother language I can easily understand what you say and focus on the video at the same time. It is very apreciable, I think you just won a sub ;)

[@NinhLyUK]

@@kaalbrak Thanks Justin, much appreciated!

[@benjamingarrett9960]

Only if they used real sabors... that'd make fencing more interesting

[@alatomalbeth3947]

In the 80s, there were still fatal accidents in fencing.😢😢

[@ladylilium7143]

Excellent video, thank you for your advice

[@LeiaMahanay]

This is extremely helpful. Thank you!

[@NinhLyUK]

Thank you Leia, I'm glad this video helps you with Fencing! :)