Theory

• * Fencing safety

• * The target area

• * The principals of Foil fencing - conventions, fencing phrase, priority

• * Fencing etiquette

• Practical

• * The En Guard - blade positions of sixte and quarte

• * The grip, the hit, blade manipulation and placement

• * The Salute

• * The stance, steps forward and backwards, the lunge and step lunge combinations

• * Direct attack

• * Lateral parries, direct riposte

• * First Counter Riposte

• * Engagements, disengagements and fencing line (level 2)

• * Attaque-au-fer preparations - the beat (level 3)