Fencing Tip of the Week


July 2008 [16]

Coupe / Cut Over

Definition; A double movement – An attacking move, blade cuts back over/through opponents and then quickly forward to touch the target. 

Intent: A surprise attack, often catches the opponent off guard when cutting through their blade.  Intent can be a fast purposeful controlled movement which is performed, catching the opponent in a forward foot movement.

Practice: small cutting movements are faster and harder to stop, practice a quick cut and strong thumb movement towards the target without a blade first. Forearm strength is also very useful to quicken the forward movment.

Tip: When using a practice board, keep the point stationary on the target after hitting, helping to control “touch”.

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