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    5 Things All Fencers Know To Be True

    Whether its epee, foil, or sabre... you know what this feels like

    Andrew McClelland
    by Andrew McClelland

    Community Contributor

    1. The workouts are literally the worst.

    BBC / Via bbc.com

    Squats, squats and more squats... lunges... so much running... the list goes on and on

    2. GOD DAMN RIGHT OF WAY

    Ontario Fencing Association / Via ontario-fencing.squarespace.com

    Epee fencers have it easy... for foil and sabre fencers not so much so... "Did I get the touch?? I think I got the touch!!! Oh wait.. sh*t i didnt get it"

    3. When your opponent fleche's and you have no time to react

    Sportskeeda / Via sportskeeda.com

    "Okay.... nice and steady advancing and retreating.. oh crap.. no no no no"

    4. So many grips to choose from

    Absolute Fencing / Via absolutefencinggear.com

    "I didn't even know there was such a thing as a German grip... A Russian grip??? SO MANY CHOICES"

    5. The satisfaction that comes with winning a bout

    Windsorstar / Via windsorstar.com

    You cant really describe how good it feels to win

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