I vaguely recall a fencing move where you don't try to defend yourself vs. an attack but rather launch a faster attack in the opening left.
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Replying to @admittedlyhuman
It would get you killed in a real fight but it works in fencing because only the first hit counts for points? Anybody know the name of this?
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Replying to @admittedlyhuman
@admittedlyhuman it only works in epee (the weapon that simulates first-blood-dueling), not foil (the weapon that simulates combat)1 reply 1 retweet 1 like -
Replying to @sarahdoingthing
@admittedlyhuman I guess you call it a counter attack? I can't think of a fancier word for it but I have done it a lot2 replies 0 retweets 1 like -
Replying to @sarahdoingthing
@sarahdoingthing@admittedlyhuman@somechickheknow "attack in preparation," maybe1 reply 0 retweets 1 like
Replying to @blue_traveler
@blue_traveler @admittedlyhuman @SomeChickHeKnow ah good call
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