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The person that touches first doesn't matter in fencing. I'm out.

Posted by Krusty (aka Krustylu) Aug 12 '16, 13:04

That makes no sense.

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It's not just the touch but the location on the opponent's body that matters. Epee is the only fencing style where ... - ReluctantCynic Aug 12, 13:16 8
- Yeah, I don't get it. I know the difference between the weapons but the fact that I got you first should be what matters in fencing. At least to me. -- (edited) - Krusty Aug 12, 13:21 7
  - Think of it as being training for swordfighting. You don't win a swordfight by winning first touch -- nm - Roger More Aug 12, 13:35 2
    - If I stab you first I win, usually. At least, that's what I imagine. I'm not gonna go swordfight with someone to find out. -- nm - Krusty Aug 12, 13:51 1
      - Sure, but a stab in a meaningful part of the body, and it has to be a proper stab, not a graze. -- nm - Roger More Aug 12, 13:57
  - It's odd because fencing rules are rooted in medieval times. :-) :-) - ReluctantCynic Aug 12, 13:28 1
    - I'll check it out. Thanks! I've enjoyed watching it but when I saw one light go on well before the other and that guy lost the point - Krusty Aug 12, 13:32
  - I understand location matters and that's fine but the right of way thing doesn't make sense to me. -- nm - Krusty Aug 12, 13:22 1
    - "Right of Way" has its origins in the honor code of fencing from way back in the day. - ReluctantCynic Aug 12, 13:37
did he/she who touched first touch the lame? -- nm - Diewa Aug 12, 13:08 1
- nope. he touched the butt. -- nm - Nemo Aug 12, 13:09

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