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Any Fencers?

Discussion in 'BBS Hangout' started by Mrs. Valdez, Jan 25, 2005.

  1. Mrs. Valdez

    Mrs. Valdez Member

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    Does anyone here fence? Yes, I know it sounds rather dorky but I'm thinking of taking a fencing class. It looks like there are three schools in Houston, it is hard to tell from their websites which would be the best one to go to. Also, foil, epee, or saber?
     
  2. SwoLy-D

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    I put up a fence behind my house. Even though I am MEXICAN, I didn't have the skill, so I had to get my good white friend to help me put up mine. He was good at it. Come to think of it, he's WHITE and he's also good at mowing lawns... I had HIM work for ME on that fence... isn't that a first?
     
  3. NJRocket

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    No but i once played the video game Joust.
     
  4. giddyup

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    I took fencing in college. It was a lot of fun. I was class champ. That was 30 years ago. I bet the equipment is better...
     
  5. swilkins

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    I haven't had to build one in 10 years.
     
  6. BrianKagy

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    I would pwn you at Joust.
     
  7. NJRocket

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    au contraire mon friere
     
  8. SamFisher

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    Try Kendo instead.
     
  9. BrianKagy

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    I don't know what that means but I want to fight you.
     
  10. Toast

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    Yeah, if there are any fencers out there, I could use a new Rolex (or even a Rulex if the price is right).
     
  11. NJRocket

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    i dont either....but i think i heard it on foghorn leghorn once
     
  12. JuanValdez

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    I guess we can take it as a No, no one knows squat about fencing in Houston.
     
  13. BrianKagy

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    I did a few times, but I got caught by the cops.
     
  15. SamFisher

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    I hate the levels where it's all lava at the bottom except like one little platform.
     
  17. boomboom

    boomboom I GOT '99 PROBLEMS

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    Give Lil Curry a call.
     
  18. FranchiseBlade

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    I used to fence, and I love it. I was mainly foil fencing. My second favorite was Epee.

    I was on our college team, went to trounaments, and had a lot of fun fencing. Once at a party my roommates and I were throwing, there was a disupte with another party upstairs. I challenged the other party to a duel, lent him some equipment and we fenced to solve the argument. It was a blast.

    Fencing is great for you legs, it also works your shoulders and stomach. After you get past the basics there is a lot of strategy involved as well. It is one of the things on my list of doing when I get more time.

    I don't like the pistol grip weapons. I like the classic style. The same goes with bouts. I don't bounce around so much like a lot of fencers. In the olympics some people use more traditional footwork, and others bounce around until they make their moves.

    Try it out and do what is right for you.

    See if one of the places offers a special deal for a trial run set of lessons or something.
     
  19. coma

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    I think it means, To the contrary, my friend.

    But yeah, fighting is good as well.
     
  20. NJRocket

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    Sounds like a commerce website for a Dominatrix
     

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