Glossary


F

 

False

Fausse attaque

An action that is intended to fail, but draw a predicted reaction from the opponent; also, the back edge of a sabre blade.

Feint

Feinte an attack into one line with the intention of switching to another line before the attack is completed.

Fencing

The art or sport of using a foil, épée, or saber in attack and defense.

Fencing Distance

The space between two fencers at any given moment.

Fencing Socks

Long knee length socks padded to protect shins, worn to the knee, historically white

Fencing Shoes

Specifically designed flat rubber soled sports shoes for the competitive level – flexible, flat and light weight, sole extends to the heel can be left or right handed

Fencers

Persons skilled in the art / sport of fencing

Fencing Victoria

(VAFA) Fencing Association of Victoria 

Fencing time

 Temps d’escrime

Also temps d’escrime; the time required to complete a single, simple fencing action. 

 

F.I.E

Fédération Internationale d’Escrime

The regulatory organizing world governing body of international fencing.

Final

Last competitive bout of a competition 

Finale

The last movement of an offensive or defensive action.

Fifteen (15) hits

15 individual awarded points in direct elimination bout

Five (5) hits

 5 individual awarded points in poule bout

Flank

Side of torso, lateral aspect of torso beneath arms

Flash  

award received for completing a “Form”

Fleche

Flèche

lit. “arrow”; an attack in which the aggressor leaps off his leading foot, attempts to make the hit, and then passes the opponent at a run.

Flick

Coup lancé, “Bingo” 

a cut-like action that lands with the point, often involving some whip of the foible of the blade to “throw” the point around a block or other obstruction.

Flunge

Leaping athletic lunge, both feet land forwards in same sequence, Sabre specific action which replaces fleche

Foible

Le faible de la lame

The upper, weak part of the blade.

Foil  

Figure 3 in appendix

Fleuret

A fencing weapon with rectangular cross-section blade and a small bell guard; any sword that has been buttoned to render it less dangerous for practice.

Foilist

Competitor using specific fencing weapon – Foil

Foil tape

Protective wrap used to insulate foible / barrel of weapon prevents “earthing” of tip on opponents lame’ 

Footwork 

Physical movement of foot / legs forwards – backwards direction specific aids timing, tempo, distance, 

essential in the mastering of the sport

Forte 

Le fort de la lame

the lower 3rd, strong part of the blade, used to parry, defensive area of weapon

French grip

Poignée droite 

A traditional hilt with a slightly curved grip and a large pommel.

Froissment

Froissement  an attack that displaces the opponent’s blade by a strong grazing action. 

Flying Parry or Riposte 

A parry with a backwards glide and riposte by cut-over. 

Florentine

Combat à la florentine 

A fencing style where a secondary weapon or other instrument is used in the off hand. 

Finta in tempo 

Finta in tempo   lit. “feint in time”;

A feint of counter-attack that draws a counter-time parry, which is decieved. a compound counter-attack.

Fuller

the groove that runs down a sword blade to reduce weight

G

 

Gauntlet 

Sabre target area on weapon arm, protective section of glove

Glove 

Weapon hand specific protective covering, aids in gripping of handle

Glide

Coulé

See coule’.

Glue 

Adhesive paste used for affixing weapon wires in blade groove channel.

Grip

The handle of weapon, orthotic or French, Italian; historically wood, may be wrapped in leather plastic or rubber

Grub screw

Small fixing screws (2) used to secure tip in the barrel. In Foil and Epee

Guard

Coquille

The metal cup or bow that protects the hand from being hit. Also, the defensive position assumed when not attacking. 

 

 

 

H

 

Hand judge

Persons called in to observe a bout they watch for hits on the fencer opposite their end of the strip. A judge acknowledges a hit by raising his or her hand, attracting the attention of the referee

Hand signal 

Form of semaphore used by the referee to describe and signal actions – effective for TV and large venues.

Halt / Stop

Cessation of action called for by the referee

High line

Blade / arm position aimed at upper torso.

That part of the target area above an imaginary horizontal line drawn through the centre of the target.

Hit 

Touch to target area

Hilt

Garde the handle of a sword, consisting of guard, grip, and pommel. 

Homologated 

Homologué 

Certified for use in FIE competitions, eg. 800N clothing and maraging blades. 

Honour

Sportsmanlike behaviour synonymous with fencing – etiquette involving the salute, hand shaking and acknowledgements

 

 

 


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