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**cypedembeda** · 08-24-2008, 04:20 PM

So there is ettiquite in fencing, but only if you feel like it. That's basically what I got out of that whole post. There is no point docking, just a couple fencers may not like it. Sounds pretty strict. Then, in the world spotlight, fencers act their absolute worst, including ignoring the opponent after the match, and dancing while screaming on the piste. Awesome.

It's a sorepoint and causes many a debate in fencing circles. Though what I am currently witnessing at the club level that this behaviour is being curtailed, at times severely. I've all but given up on the Olympians. I've heard of some of the more obnoxious behaviour being displayed.

My hope is that the next generation don't forget their manners, otherwise I just may be forced to work at getting Olympic qualification. This would be a shame as it would remove the hobby aspect of it and I would have to spend less time in the dojo.

08-24-2008, 04:20 PM	#17
cypedembeda Join Date Oct 2005 Posts 408 Senior Member	So there is ettiquite in fencing, but only if you feel like it. That's basically what I got out of that whole post. There is no point docking, just a couple fencers may not like it. Sounds pretty strict. Then, in the world spotlight, fencers act their absolute worst, including ignoring the opponent after the match, and dancing while screaming on the piste. Awesome. It's a sorepoint and causes many a debate in fencing circles. Though what I am currently witnessing at the club level that this behaviour is being curtailed, at times severely. I've all but given up on the Olympians. I've heard of some of the more obnoxious behaviour being displayed. My hope is that the next generation don't forget their manners, otherwise I just may be forced to work at getting Olympic qualification. This would be a shame as it would remove the hobby aspect of it and I would have to spend less time in the dojo.
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