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| Absence of Blade |
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The situation in which the fencer's blades are not in contact. The opposite of engagement.
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| Advance |
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A movement forward by step, cross, or balestra.
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| Aids |
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The last three fingers of the sword hand.
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| Analysis |
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Reconstruction of the fencing phrase to determine priority of touches.
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| Annulment of Hit |
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The referee's act of disallowing a hit because of a rules infringement or technical fault.
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| Appel |
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Beating the ball of the foot on the ground.
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| Assault |
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Friendly combat between two fencers.
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| Attack |
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The initial offensive action made by extending the sword arm and continuously threatening the valid target of the opponent.
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| Attack Au Fer |
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An attack that is prepared by deflecting the opponent's blade, eg. beat, press, froissement.
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| Avoidance |
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Ducking or moving laterally to prevent a hit.
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