Attaque indirecte an attack or riposte that finishes in the opposite line to which it was formed, by means of a disengage or coupe'. Fente an attack made by extending the rear leg and landing on the bent front leg. Match the aggregate of bouts between two fencing teams. Milieu de la lame the middle third of the blade, between foible and forte. Also, the act of moving past the opponent.
Phrases d'armes a set of related actions and reactions in a fencing conversation.
2m wide and 14m long. In sabre, the blade is held above the head to protect from head cuts. Remise immediate replacement of an attack that missed or was parried, without withdrawing the arm. Riposte an attack made immediately after a parry of the opponent's attack. Salle d'armes a fencing hall or club.