In the sport of fencing, what is the name of a bladework manoeuvre intended to deflect or block an incoming attack?
Parry (fencing) which a semicircular motion is used to make a parry from the opposite side from the attack. Because sabre parries defend against both cuts (with the edge) as well as thrusts (with the point), the sabre parries are slightly different from the corresponding épée or foil parries. Parry (fencing) A parry is a fencing bladework maneuver intended to deflect or block an incoming attack. To execute a parry, fencers strike the opponent's foible, or the area near the tip of the blade, with their forte, or the part of the blade near the bell guard (or handle) of the weapon.
Attack (fencing) threaten with either the point or the edge of the weapon. According to the FIE rules, no footwork on its own can be called an attack, unless it is accompanied by an extending sword-arm. Any attack may be "prepared" by footwork (e.g. a step forward to bring you within range) or by bladework (e.g. a beat intended to upset your opponent's control over his weapon, draw a convenient reaction or confuse him into inactivity). Most elite fencers do not attempt to simply overpower their opponents with speed, but rely on the guile of the second intention to manipulate their opponents,