Gerry
26-08-12, 08:51 AM
Had earmarked today to help daughter with some fencing she has to repair, but got a call from a contact who's with the GBR paralympic fencing squad who are in final training at Bath Uni for the London 2012 next week, so after fencing this morning (nails / hammer) I'm fencing this afternoon (epee) ;D
They are looking for some fresh blood to pratice on ;)
Done a little wheelchair fencing at Bath Sword before and it's amazingly knackering. Your chairs are clamped down and you are set at a distance where you can both reach others arm so there just no rest where you can take a step back like in standard fencing.
Most of the guys have brilliant upper body strength too so when they take your blade it's really had to get it back before they hit you.
Should be great fun :D
Just though I'd share as it's a bit out of the ordinary !
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=r4ikwOXihTo
Have a great day (out on the bikes) all [smiley=thumbup.gif]
G
They are looking for some fresh blood to pratice on ;)
Done a little wheelchair fencing at Bath Sword before and it's amazingly knackering. Your chairs are clamped down and you are set at a distance where you can both reach others arm so there just no rest where you can take a step back like in standard fencing.
Most of the guys have brilliant upper body strength too so when they take your blade it's really had to get it back before they hit you.
Should be great fun :D
Just though I'd share as it's a bit out of the ordinary !
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=r4ikwOXihTo
Have a great day (out on the bikes) all [smiley=thumbup.gif]
G