3D Fencing Positions

• Purpose: Baseline reference for posture

  • Starting position / return position

  • Knees bent, hips level

  • Back straight, head neutral

  • Weapon arm relaxed, elbow off torso

  • Back heel slightly raised

• Purpose: Most important fencing position

  • Front knee over heel

  • Back leg straight

  • Back heel grounded (foil/épée) or lightly raised (sabre)

  • Weapon arm fully extended

  • Rear shoulder open

Purpose: Proper footwork mechanics

• Front heel landing first

• Back foot pushing

• Weight centered

• Weapon arm stable

Purpose: Balance and recovery

• Back toe lifting

• Front foot pulling

• No crossing feet

• Upright torso

Purpose: Most important fencing position

• Front knee over heel

• Back leg straight

• Back heel grounded (foil/épée) or lightly raised (sabre)

• Weapon arm fully extended

• Rear shoulder open

Purpose: Safe movement and injury prevention

• Moving back to En Guard position

• Front leg pushing back

• Weapon arm returning to guard

• Torso upright

Non Conductive Mask with Conductive Bib

White Jacket (under that is a Plastron to protect the shoulder)

White Breeches

Long Socks

Fencing Shoes

Lame - sleeveless, conductive

Non Conductive Glove on weapon hand

Conductive Mask with Conductive Bib

White Jacket (under that is a Plastron to protect the shoulder)

White Breeches

Long Socks

Fencing Shoes

Lame - long sleeved, conductive

Conductive Glove on weapon hand