| |
A parry often made while
closing distance with the intent of using the hilt to stop the
attacking weapon. |
|
Japanning |
A process of
coating with black paint usually decorated with gold or coloured
paint. |
| Joining
of the blades |
To engage weapons.
Not common practice until the mid seventeenth century. |
| Joining |
The action
of engaging in combat. |
| Jour |
An opening
into which an attack may be launched. |
| Judge |
An official
in the sport of fencing whose duty is to see hits and signal
the president immediately when he has seen one. |
| Jump |
Evasive upward
action avoiding a strike to the legs. |
| Jump
backward |
Evasive action
of removing the body out of the line of attack be leaping backwards,
while still facing ones opponent. |
| Jump
forward |
Rapid advance
where footwork is exaggerated to gain more ground. Quite literally
jumping forward. |
|
Jury |
The president
and judges who officiate at a fencing event. |