Weapons master Patrick Groc introduced us to the 3 weapons (foil, epee, and saber) and their centuries-old history.
Then we warmed up in a fun but intense way! He taught us how to put the fencer on guard, hold the weapon, move, lunge, and salute in 3 steps. We then practiced 1-on-1 directed assaults (attack, defense, tactics, “boots”).
Finally came the friendly team match in relay form, in refereed bouts… we discovered some hidden talents!
