2007-01-20 13:15:54 · 9 answers · asked by Anonymous in Sports ➔ Martial Arts
It's "en garde." And usually, "sword fighting" is more appropriately referred to as "fencing."
2007-01-20 13:23:41 · answer #1 · answered by Venice Girl 6 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Sword Fencing Terms
2016-12-12 19:56:03 · answer #2 · answered by fletes 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
In a formal duel, the east and the west have different ways to get things started. In either case, there is a formal beginning - before that formality, there is no fighting, after that formality, game on.
Its the difference between a duel and an attack. With an attack, who cares about the concept of fairness. In a duel, fairness is key as its a contest of skill. If someone makes a suprise attack when the other would not have done so, its not a contest of skill, but an effort to win at all costs. Neither being right or wrong, but certainly very different.
In the west, fencers say En Guard - meaning on guard or get ready, prepare yourself - unsheathe your sword and enter a guarded position so we may begin.
In the east, its a bow, a formal drawing of swords, guarded position is taken and the contest can commence.
I would say in a sword FIGHT the formalities are not needed. In a formal sword DUEL, they are imperative - its considered dishonorable to forgo the formalities in a DUEL.
2007-01-21 06:37:57 · answer #3 · answered by Justin 5 · 3⤊ 0⤋
The term is: En Garde also On Guard; the fencing position; the stance that fencers assume when preparing to fence
2007-01-20 13:25:56 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
I think it is "on guard" as in prepare to fight.
2007-01-20 13:23:24 · answer #5 · answered by Smokin' Dragon 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
In fencing you say, "En garde", which is French for "on guard".
2007-01-20 13:24:36 · answer #6 · answered by Curious George, C.Ac 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
"unguard"...wouldnt that b unguarded, like you let your guard down?? lmao
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2007-01-20 13:54:41 · answer #7 · answered by Sara mary jane 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
i let my sword talk and he says "shling".
2007-01-20 17:39:17 · answer #8 · answered by hisROYALbadnes 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
you would sau en garde then the other guy will say.....holy moly
2007-01-20 13:32:30 · answer #9 · answered by mr meat puppet 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
you say ungaurd.what else could you possibly say
2007-01-20 13:22:58 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋