2024-04-29T15:24:41Z https://indiespace.ning.com/video/video/listTagged?tag=bouts&rss=yes&xn_auth=no tag:indiespace.ning.com,2010-11-03:2082437:Video:8691 2010-11-03T15:21:16.000Z BERT SHAPIRO https://indiespace.ning.com/profile/BERTSHAPIRO

<a href="https://indiespace.ning.com/video/fencing-the-art-science"><br /> <img alt="Thumbnail" height="160" src="https://storage.ning.com/topology/rest/1.0/file/get/3343796409?profile=original&amp;width=240&amp;height=160" width="240"></img><br /> </a> <br></br>Ever wondered what’s its like to duel with a sword or a rapier?<br></br> This 6-part documentary introduces you to the intensely competitive actions of the sports fencer and the elegant traditional moves of the classical duelist.<br></br> <br></br> See bouts at fencing academies in the USA and in distinguished fencing clubs in London. Hear fencers on their inner thoughts about what its like to…

<a href="https://indiespace.ning.com/video/fencing-the-art-science"><br /> <img src="https://storage.ning.com/topology/rest/1.0/file/get/3343796409?profile=original&amp;width=240&amp;height=160" width="240" height="160" alt="Thumbnail" /><br /> </a><br />Ever wondered what’s its like to duel with a sword or a rapier?<br /> This 6-part documentary introduces you to the intensely competitive actions of the sports fencer and the elegant traditional moves of the classical duelist.<br /> <br /> See bouts at fencing academies in the USA and in distinguished fencing clubs in London. Hear fencers on their inner thoughts about what its like to outwit an opponent<br /> <br /> Through exciting close-ups, the fast moving action of dueling weapons are captured with a clarity rarely seen on TV or in movies. Slow motion segments let you see that magic moment of a “hit” or a “near miss.”<br /> <br /> Fencers interviewed include the legendary Dr. Aladar Kogler, Dr. William Gaugler and Mark Holbrow.<br /> <br /> See Ziemek Wojciechowski the international champion coaching a young fencer for the Olympics.<br /> He speaks of “the fantastic moment” the need to win and the “Zen-like” or dream-like experience<br /> of being in the “zone”.<br /> <br /> See and hear famous fencers in action as they speak about the intellectual approach to fencing.<br /> Watch as 11-year-old fencers are coached in this sport that has its beginnings in ancient times.<br /> <br /> Begin to see what goes on behind the masks. Go beyond swashbuckling to see this exciting skill enjoyed around the world by men and women and fencers of all ages.<br /> <br /> Specially choreographed and performed for this film is a musical re-enactment of a baroque fencing bout in period costume. Performed by dancers Carlos Fittante and Caroline Copeland.<br /> <br /> Want an introduction to fencing?<br /> Just screen “Fencing: the art, science and passion” plus the information packed chapters.