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Level 1 Foil/Epee/Sabre Course Handouts Level 1 Foil/Epee/Sabre Course Handouts • Australian Fencing Federation Assessment application form • Level 1 Coaching Course – Worksheets • Foil Text – Gillett • A Simple Guide to Fencing Terms • Teaching Groups Overview • Beginner Lessons • Intermediate Fencers & Lessons • Locating Breakdowns in Electric Equipment • The Fencers Workbooks – Foil, Epee, Sabre, Generalities AUSTRALIAN FENCING FEDERATION ASSESSMENT APPLICATION FORM • EACH NEW ACCREDITATION WILL REQUIRE A NEW FORM • IF UPDATING PLEASE CHANGE CONTACT DETAILS IF APPLICABLE AND ATTACH COPY OF LOG BOOK HOURS Name Surname Telephone (Home) Address Telephone (Work) Updating ٱ New Accreditation ٱ Post Code (Please tick one) Date of Birth Fax Email Mobile APPLICATION FOR Ensure following is sent with LEVEL WEAPON ADVANCED application; LEVEL 0  FOIL  * PROVOT D' ARMES  • $22 Accreditation Fee LEVEL 1  EPEE  (Level 2 in all 3 weapons)  (Chq payable to AFF) LEVEL 2  SABRE  * MAITRE D'ARMES  • AFF Ethics Agreement Form LEVEL 3  (Level 3 in all 3 weapons) • Copy of Log book (if updating) COMPONENTS COMPLETED* COMPONENTS ASSESSED COMPETENT or SIGNED BY NOT COMPETENT OFF Written Assignments Written Examination Practical Examination Practical Coaching (_______hours) Refereeing Coaching Principles Course Updating *Where applicable attach relevant certificates/documents. ACCREDITATION ACHIEVED _______/_______/______ (date) SIGNED _________________________________NAME: ______________________________________ (Assessor 1) (Print) SIGNED _________________________________NAME: ______________________________________ (Assessor 1) (Print) SIGNED _________________________________NAME: ______________________________________ (Assessor 1) (Print) SIGNED _________________________________NAME: ______________________________________ (Assessor 1) (Print) Assessment sheets need to be forwarded to the National Coaching Director by assessors. State coaching directors or course presenters to forward form once coach has completed the required component for the level applied for. One of the assessors must be a registered work place assessor. Participants being assessed must have completed all the assessment criteria and be signed of by a minimum of 3 AFF approved/appointed assessors. Please forward form to: PIETER LEEUWENBURGH AFF NATIONAL COACHING DIRECTOR 3 MARTIN ST BOX HILL NORTH VIC 3129 LEVEL 1 COACHING COURSE-WORKSHEETS (B) THEORY Reference: Excerpts from Foil Technique and Terminology by Jean-Jacques Gillet (provided by Course Presenter). TASK 1 (UNIT-FOIL 1A) List five (5) mistakes to avoid in the execution of (a) the DEVELOPMENT and (b) the RETURN TO GUARD. TASK 2 (UNIT-FOIL IB) In no more than half an A4 page, explain what COMPOUND ATTACKS are and list five possible defensive actions which could be used against them. TASK 3 (UNIT-FOIL 1C) Describe the general conditions (7 points) which must be present for all TAKINGS OF THE BLADE and list four (4) points that the Coach should take note of in regard to how and when to teach them. TASK 4 (UNIT-FOIL ID) Describe the three phases involved in the execution of the second intention counter-time and list four (4) mistakes to avoid in its execution. SATISFACTORY COMPLETION = ALL TASKS ANSWERED CORRECTLY IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE REFERENCE PROVIDED. Should a candidate not complete all tasks correctly, s/he should be asked to repeat those tasks which were incorrect until satisfactory completion is achieved. L LEVEL 1 COACHING COURSE-WORKSHEETS (A) TERMINOLOGY Reference: “A Simple Guide to Fencing Terms” from Fencing With the Foil by Roger Crosnier (Faber & Faber, London, 1951)(provided by Course Presenter). TASK: Please answer the following questions correctly. 1.What is the difference between the "foible" and "forte" of a blade? 2.What are referred to as the "manipulators" in fencing? 3.What do fencers call the combined actions of the extension of the arm and the lunge? 4.What is the name of the simplest form of direct attack? 5.What is the difference between a "remise" and a "redoublement"? 6.What type of parry describes a half-circle with the point? 7.What type of parry describes a circle with the point? 8.What is the correct definition of a counter-disengagement? 9.What is the difference between a "riposte" and a "delayed riposte"? 10.What do a "beat", a "pressure" and a "taking of the blade" have in common? 11.What is an attack which is not intended to land called? 12.What is the difference between a "trompement" and a "derobement"? SATISFACTORY COMPLETION = ALL QUESTIONS ANSWERED CORRECTLY. Should a candidate not answer all questions correctly, s/he should be asked to repeat those answers which were incorrect until satisfactory completion is achieved. Australian Fencing Federation Level 1 (NCAS) Fencing-Foil Coaching Course Recommended text Excerpts from Foil Technique and Terminology By Maitre Jean-Jacques Gillet Contents: Chapter 1: The Weapon: The Foil...........................................................pg 3 Chapter 2: Holding the Weapon..............................................................pg 4 Chapter 3: The Guard..............................................................................pg 6 Chapter 4: The Lunge (The Development).............................................pg 7 Chapter 5: The Return to Guard.............................................................pg 8 Chapter 6: The Measure and Footwork..................................................pg 9 Chapter 7: The Lines – The Fencing Positions – The Valid Surface....pg 11 Chapter 8: The Engagement – Change of Engagement – Double Engagement................................................................pg 12 Chapter 9: The Simple Attacks.................................................................pg 14 Chapter 10: The Parries.............................................................................pg 17 Chapter 11: The Riposte and Counter-riposte.........................................pg 20 Chapter 12: The Absence of Blade............................................................pg 21 Chapter 13: The Feints – The Invitation – The False Attack.................pg 22 Chapter 14: The Compound Attack..........................................................pg 24 Chapter 15: The Variations of the Attack................................................pg 25 Chapter 16: The Preparations of the Attacks..........................................pg 26 Chapter 17: Attacks on the Preparation...................................................pg 29 Chapter 18: The Counter Time..................................................................pg 31 Chapter 19: Taking the Blade.....................................................................pg 33 Chapter 20: The Fleche...............................................................................pg 35 Chapter 21: The Counter Attacks..............................................................pg 36 Chapter 1: The Weapon: The Foil The foil is composed of' two principle parts: the blade and the hilt. Maximum Total Length: 110 cm Maximum Total Weight: 500 gm • The Blade - made of steel with a quadrangular section, with a flexibility of between 5. 5 cm and 9.5cm. The maximum length is 90 cm and it is terminated by a tip or a button. We distinguish three distinct parts of the blade: o The forte or strong part, that 1/3 of the blade closest to the guard which is the strongest part and used to control the opponent's point during such actions as parries and prises de fer (see Chapter 19) o The middle part, which is used for engagements, changes of-engagements and certain attacks on the blade (beat, pressure) o The foible or weak part, which is used when avoiding the opponent's preparation, or deceiving parries. • The Hilt - is composed of three parts is: o The guard, in which the blade is centred must be able to pass through a gauge 12cm in diameter by 15cm long; o The grip, or handle, which may take various forms; o The pommel, which holds the weapon together and which serves as a counterweight. The balance point of the French foil weapon should be approximately 3cm on the blade from the guard. Chapter 2:Holding the Weapon The grip is held in the palm of the hand, the thumb lightly flexed downward and located close to the guard. The underside of the grip rests on the first joint of the index finger, the other fingers folded together without tension around the grip, to assist in manipulating the action of the blade and to provide general support for the thumb and index finger against an opponent's action. Role of the Fingers The thumb and the index finger clasp the grip and control the movements of the blade. The other fingers aid both in controlling the point (on feints and changes of engagement) and strengthening actions on the blade (on parries and prises de fer) by an increase or decrease in pressure without leaving the hilt. This method of holding the weapon facilitates proper arm extension without tension in the shoulder muscles and maximizes finger play (not wrist or arm movement) and dexterity with the point. Mistakes to Avoid o Holding the grip too far from the guard o Extending the index finger along the grip o Not placing the little finger on the grip The utilization of the French handle facilitates the development of correct fingering. This type of grip allows the position of the point to be controlled solely by the fingers. Finger play can be developed through exercises such as; engagements, changes of engagements, double engagements; beats, change beats, counter beats; pressure and counter pressure;
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