Stage Combat Vocab Flashcard-Swordfighting 25

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Why do they call a certain technique in sword fighting a bell clanger?

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Swords used to have a metal shape on the edge that looks like a bell and makes noise when it hits.

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A bind in Sword combat terms is when swords are binding and they cross and engage in some level of pressure.

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true

Front

What is the part of a sword handle called that protects the knuckles and hands?

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knuckle guard

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A BIND is great to use in stage combat when you need to change up the rhythm or add something new

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true

Front

It is okay to hit your partner with the sword whenever you want

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false

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In sword combat, what is a parry?

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a defensive action which blocks or deflects an attack

Front

When practicing sword fighting, is it important to hit edge to edge of the swords and not flat to flat to avoid breaking or bending the sword?

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true

Front

what does en guard mean?

Back

ready to fight

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What does the term "Cheat out" mean?

Back

open up, turning out so the audience can see and hear the action

Front

Corps a corps means body to body and is a technique used in Sword Fighting

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True