3D Fencing Positions

NOTE: for the 3D images your mouse/pointer along with single/double touch to spin the image around zoom in and out change the position from which you are viewing the fencing posture. These images are built using Gaussian Splatting.

En Garde (Neutral)

- 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

Lunge (Fully Extended)

- 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

Advance (Mid-Step)

Purpose: Proper footwork mechanics
- Front heel landing first
- Back foot pushing
- Weight centered
- Weapon arm stable

Retreat (Mid-Step)

Purpose: Balance and recovery
- Back toe lifting
- Front foot pulling
- No crossing feet
- Upright torso

Lunge (Fully Extended)

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

Recovery (Post-Lunge)

Purpose: Safe movement and injury prevention
- Moving back to En Guard position
- Front leg pushing back
- Weapon arm returning to guard
- Torso upright

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