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En Garde Position
-feet are shoulder-width apart -feet are perpendicular
to each other with the leading foot straight and the
back foot sideways -knees slightly bent in an athletic
stance -wrist slightly bent with proper grip and loose
for control of blade -blade is wire-side up, poised
and ready at target -posture shows no slouching -arms
are in correct positions: blade arm is bent at about
a 45 degree angle and the back arm with isn't holding
the blade is behind, in a rudder position or on the
side of the body
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The student shows extremely
poor en garde position or makes no attempt to properly
execute the stance. -feet are not shoulder-width apart
-feet are not in proper order and are not perpendicular
whatsoever -knees are not bent or bent too much -wrist
is either too rigid or too loose, and grip is improper
-blade is not wire-side up or is inconsistent with position
-posture may show slouching or awkwardness -arms are
not in proper positions or may look awkward and incorrect
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The student shows developing
en garde position but still makes quite a few crucial
mistakes. -feet are not shoulder-width apart at times
-feet are sometimes perpendicular but footwork is sloppy
and inconsistent -knees are slightly bent but may lose
form very easily -wrist is bent but may be too light
or hard-pressed at times -the blade is wire-side up
sometimes, but may turn or become inadequate -posture
is okay-looking -arms are sometimes in proper position
but may exhibit too much of a bend or may be in wrong
positions at times
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The student shows a
strong and good en garde position with few mistakes.
-feet are almost always shoulder-width apart -feet are
almost always perpendicular with little wavering in
position -knees slightly bent with proper stance -wrist
is slightly bent and loose enough for control but may
occasionally grip too softly or too hard -posture is
good-looking -arms are in proper positions showing almost
no incorrect aspects; blade arm may bend too much or
too little sometimes
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The student shows an
excellent en garde position and rarely makes mistakes.
If mistakes are made they are recognized immediately
and corrected. -feet are always shoulder-width apart
-feet are always perpendicular and exhibit great athletic
stance -knees are slightly bent showing beautiful athletic
stance -wrist is slightly bent with masterful sword
grip and the student shows control -blade is always
wire-side up and only turns slightly if ever -posture
is excellent, shoulders are back and the body is alert
-arms are always in correct position; blade arm is always
bent properly and back arm is never improperly placed
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Lunge -proper footwork,
the feet are always like they are in en garde position
-arm is straight out before the lunge, and the student
exhibits full reach -steady lunge and land, feet do
not shift or waver. The back foot stays planted and
the front foot steps forward. -no hesitation, the blade
doesn't go off target, and the lunge is completed swiftly
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The student shows no
attempt to execute a proper lunge or shows extremely
poor completion. -hardly any proper footwork -arm is
not straight out and full reach isn't utilized -the
lunge is not steady at the foot lands weirdly and does
not stay in one position. The back foot may move or
the leading foot might turn or look awkward. -lots of
hesitation, and the blade may not be on target, and
completion is slow and inadequate
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The student shows a
better, more developing sense of the lunge but still
makes quite a few mistakes. -footwork is sometimes proper
but usually inaccurate -arm my have better reach but
is turned an improper way and therefore reach is minimized
-the lunge is a bit more steady and the foot wavers
a bit but eventually is grounded. The leading foot steps
forward but the back foot might quiver or move frequently.
-less hesitation but the lunge is still slow and the
target is missed usually
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The student shows a
great understanding and execution of a lunge with few
mistakes. -footwork is almost always proper -arm is
straight out most of the time with great reach; sometimes
reach is minimized by improper arm position -the lunge
is very steady and rarely does the student waver. The
back foot hardly quivers or moves and the leading foot
steps forward with expertise and accuracy
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The student displays
an excellent, expert understanding and displays flawless
lunges almost always. Mistakes are rare and corrected
without direction. -proper footwork always -arm is straight
out always, and reach is used to full capacity -an extremely
accurate lunge with no mistakes. The back foot is firmly
planted and the leading foot shows swiftness and power.
-no hesitation ever and the student is aggressive and
controlling of his or her blade, almost always hitting
the target. The lunge is completed quite fast and gives
no time for the opponent to attack easily
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Step-lunge -proper
footwork, and the front leg always steps before the
back leg -arm reach is fully extended -when the step-lunge
is performed, the student steps forward with the front
leg first, then the back leg. Quickly, the fencer lunges
thrusting his or her arm back and exploding forward
with a powerful step. -Essentially, the step should
be to close in on the opponent and to gain momentum
before the lunge is performed
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The student shows no
attempt at the step-lunge or cannot complete it properly.
-footwork is improper, the back leg my step before the
front leg or the student may lose control and trip -arm
reach is not properly extended -the student doesn't
step properly and then lunge with an explosive force.
They may mix up motions frequently and hesitate
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The student shows a
developing or adequate step-lunge but still makes several
mistakes. -footwork is sometimes improper, and actions
and advances may be mixed up. The student might trip
or lose balance. -arm reach is extended more but there
may be a slight bend -The student may advance properly
with front foot first, then back foot, but the explosive
lunge may be too weak or they may lose balance altogether
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The student exhibits
a good execution of the step-lunge with few mistakes.
-footwork is generally proper and in the right order
but the student might land with quivery footing once
and a while or show slight hesitation -arm reach is
almost always extended except sometimes where it is
corrected without direction -the student advances correctly
and bursts forward with high momentum but may be inaccurate
sometimes or lacking in power slightly
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The student exhibits
a wonderful step-lunge with ease and rare mistakes.
-footwork is always proper, accurate and ready -arm
reach is always extended to the full capability -the
advances are proper and great in momentum, which propels
the student forward to their explosive, powerful lunge
that is accurate and expert
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