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Record 1 2002-09-18

English

Subject field(s)
  • Fencing
CONT

If a fencer is on guard in four, the high-outside line of six will be unprotected, so an attack to this open line can be parried with counter-four.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Escrime
CONT

Il y a contraction lorsque la parade ne correspond pas à l'attaque : par exemple : sur une attaque dedans parer contre de quarte, la main en position de sixte.

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Esgrima
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