St Albans Fencing Club
To the point...
To the point...
Sabre as its name suggests originates from the cavalry weapon of the same name. The target is from the hips up including the head and arms, i.e. the target readily available from a horse. As with foil there is a convention or right of way, and for similar reasons. The hit is made normally with the edge of the weapon, any surface, not just the traditional cutting edge. Also the point is used thus producing very much a cut and thrust weapon. Footwork forms a very important part of sabre. The use of running attacks is forbidden i.e. when going forward the rear foot must not pass the front foot.
Valid target area fencing Sabre. Image used under a creative commons license.
Valid target area fencing Sabre. Image used under a creative commons license.