Learn How to Fence with Gold Medalist Mariel Zagunis
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- Опубликовано: 25 авг 2024
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This is a short documentary of the winning sports career of Oregonian Mariel Zagunis who earned her first Olympic Gold Medal at the age of 19. Great sport for everyone to enjoy!
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It is nice to see someone that, despite the prestigious sport in which they're involved, is so genuine and down-to-earth.
my 14 yr daughter does Sabre Fencing with a club at Brock U in St Catharines, Ontario. it is amazing to watch this fast sport. I am a proud mom of a fencing daughter
I agree, she is gorgeous. She certainly has grace, class, and style.
Thank god the youtube expert is here! Show me all the gold medals you've won.
Zagunis is awesome. Ive been fencing for 7 years and feel very lucky to have learned tricks and techniques from her!
Even so, a fews years ago at Pan American Games, an epee fencer's blade broke and went through the anti-blastic material and pierced a lung. Also, in 83 two accidents occurred in epee where severe wounds with the blade passing completely through lungs, intestines, etc., before exiting. When people criticize this sport for being unrealistic, they really don't know what they are talking about.
That's a pretty cool salle.
She is AMAZING at fencing.I don't care if she loses she is AMAZING.
Brava, Mariel, Brava! You are the best!
Wow, impressive sabre girl. Great video for showing sabre in English, I am from China, I wanna learn more English about sabre.
@TheUpperClan If you're after a cheaper alternative to bona-fide fencing pumps, try looking at squash pumps - I've has the same comfortable, smelly pair for 6 years.
Good video very well presented.
It's already been done but is, for the most part, used at only large events (ie: World or Olympic)
Great video; thanks for posting.
That occurred in the 83 World Chamionships. The reigning world champ Skirnov was killed on the strip by the German contender Behr when his foil tip broke off and the sharp point pierced his mask, went into his eye and brain and killed him instantly. It was a big upset for everyone, obviously. Equipment standards were upgraded and we use anti-ballistic material in uniforms and heavier masks. The blades are required to be made of a special more flexible steel.
You aren't really saying much, most fencers know that fencing isn't a combat sport, its a modern tactical game based on traditional swordplay that focuses on technique and reflexes.
If you want a full combat sport, fencing is indeed not for you, but the ones that do fence fully enjoy being able to use their tactical mind in a physical and athletic environment. We aren't fighting each other because we're not here to fight, we're here to fence.
Restrictions just force us to get creative :D
i disagree... fencing is pretty close to combat mind you one handed and h=not hitting the person hard enough to injure but there is taht timing element and trying not to be hit....
thanks for this video. i'm a fan of Ms. Zagunis but background music disrupts her voice.
At 3:50, the visor mask has now been outlawed due to safety problems; there were too many cracked visors and one especially bad shot that was lucky not to blind the guy. So now saber masks are fully mesh.
Hi just caught you video because I was thinking of time gone bye. I just wish I could get my self fit enough to continue!
My professor beat me at the Welsh sabre competition a few years back so he should I was traveling miles for each lesson.
Don't think it's to late.
Now hit 60 and still want to go forward fast!
So keep wishing
Great video....thank you!
As one who fenced (with some success) for 20 years (from the mid 70s), I can tell you that there are many more "pagans" in fencing than Christians. I was at a national training camp once that went for two weeks. The Christians missed Sunday's training day. Of course, nominal Christians aren't affected by this and Catholic girls like her are nominal. To add, it was pagans who brought the sword and even fencing into the world.
Thanks for the lesson Mariel! I really needed it and was looking for something exactly like this. I'll be rooting for you in the Olympics! Gooo Mariel! (^_^)
Mariel Zagunis has. The person I was replying to was just some punk who decided they can criticize the technique of a gold medal fencer.
Very informative and helpful!!
Very cool video!
Thanks! I need a lesson of how to watch fencing.
fantastic video. you covered a lot of ground.
Awesome!
@Rory Cogley they are called knickers.
well also known as breeches...
I had no idea that the world champion lived in Portland, when she said Oregon I peed my pants, when she said SW Portland I vomited from overwhelming pride and excitement.
God! I miss the time when I fenced!
The blade is blunt, but if it were to break that could technically be possible. In the Rome olympics a blade broke and stabbed a man through the eye killing him, but they had lower quality protection back then.
and poorer quality blades... that broke with sharp edges... now most break flat...
The other thing about screaming is that it is a dishonorable attempt to intimidate your opponent. I was once at a circuit event where a screamer was carrying on. His opponent, after putting up with several screams in his ear as the guy ran past him, missing his attempt at a point, finally tagged him in his preparation. Then, he made a big point of walking over to one side of the screamer and screamed in his ear. I thought that was great. STFU when you are in a match, it's the rules.
some people use screaming poorly... most though are ok with it
Not really, the judge will halt if the blade is dropped, but if you can get a point in before the stop...
she's won more for American fencing over the past 12 years than all of American fencing together...could be wrong.
guys, i love how fencing looks, and, probably would love how it feels. does it have any use in self defence, other than being physically fit?
Fencing can't be used against an aggressor like Karate, but training as a fencer/swordsman does enhance your reflexes, balance and coordination, your ability to detect subtle changes in body language, and help you to develop a proper sense of distance...all of which are very important in a fight.
a lot of uses.. you become aware of the other person more and where they are going to hit (mostly if they are attacking with a sword... but strangely you become more self aware...lol.. sounds like some zen garbage i am spinning..lol)
@paraveldg Not saying you're wrong by any means whatsoever by the way. I used to take some lessons but everyone at the school was so elitist and clique-y. I don't have much experience with fencers so to me, this woman is like a breath of fresh air.
better way to confuse the oppositions...how is your day? how the parents? how is the house? what kind of blade are you using today? your gonna let me win? thanks..
John Dobson its against the rules to talk to your opponent in a bout LOL😂😂 even movements suggesting that you and your opponent are competing get you a yellow card haha XD
The music is annoying
Classy. I doubt that your 'saber' would be very effective against this girl and her actual saber.
Used to love fencing
Besides, her job is to fence...it's the job of manufacturers like Leon Paul, Uhlmann, etc to know the FIE specs.
everyone is down to earth in Texas
I've watched some other steps like a cross-over and a jump
She's so cute. How could anyone try to score a point on her. Besides her amazing skill and talent, that probably explains her God Medal win. This was a fun video.
@GOE7Song Like actually, this is exactly what they told us!
@swrdgrl no that's only for epee and foil. in saber its legal
I just saw her beat some Turkish woman in the Olympics and then my obsession with fencing began :)
I see some similarities between fencing and boxing
Amazing gear ... do beginners wear all this stuff? It seems like it would be hot.
Yup, we all wear all that gear and it is hot. One particularly hot day had our whole fencing class complaining that fencing should be a winter sport :)
you get used to it... when you start you don't wear so many layers (like the lame' or electric jacket...) and usually only track suit pants (sports pants) with a jacket, mask and glove
she is so beautiful
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the song in the background what is it?
are you aloud to disarm your opponent? im new to this....
that's so cool
Where do I sign up for some private lessons with Mariel?
they are technically called breeches, not knickers.
That was cool...
They should make this wireless.
they have now... but still appears too many problem with hacking into and blocking signals so wired it is....
What are fencing "pants" really called?
breeches... www.google.com/search?rlz=1C1CHMO_enAU515AU515&sxsrf=ALeKk01aycleZb5uclC3Q5ktXuG3KaXUwQ:1585523914073&q=fencing+breeches&tbm=isch&source=univ&sa=X&ved=2ahUKEwiqmLnt6MDoAhVc7XMBHXrJCA8QsAR6BAgJEAE&biw=1920&bih=920
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@alanoasiss That's not really saying much...
cool
And how many Gold Medals have you won?
"Or is this more like some generic rapture where your god steals our guns?"
Now yer cookin'.
I have a foil and i have a silver medal from fencing i almost got gold i fight a champion and i win i only had 1 bouth
so there are accidents where the weapon penetrates the equipment? do people die when that happens?
sky dragon
I think most accidental penetrations are nonfatal.
@paraveldg No no, not at all! It's just that that is the only fencing group where I live. But if you don't take it too seriously, it is actually quite funny to see. These guys would act as if you'd never get to they're level and they'd talk about their great exploits (both in fencing and outside of it). They also pretended it was like Harry Potter, and wanted to keep it secret, you know, not practicing outside of the club for fear of somebody not in the club seeing you lol.
Not defensive and offensive position? True, if you are of the same skill level. Having fenced, myself, when you face a more skilled opponent you're playing total defense, LOL
Fencing is a nice sports competition like sabre, foil,
A saber is curved.........A Sword is straight.
Hm, I don't really agree with the part where she said we don't have to take turns... In sabre and foil, it IS a game of turns. Unless you manage to register one light in your favour, you can't intrude your opponent's ROW/priority/attack (without taking the blade). Otherwise, the point goes to your opponent.
I use BF white foils
Ah, I didn't know where she went to school, that's why i was confused.
She's American. Nuff said.
why does the editing keep cutting her off in mid-sentence?
Left handed? Nice!
Most Olympic level fencers are lefthqnded
Why is that? :D (curiosity)
Effie Manyós Left-handers are used to fighting right-handers, but not vice versa. So when a right-hander faces a left-hander, they get thrown off but the left-hander is perfectly fine. At least, that's the explanation I've always heard.
Wow I am leftie too, that is awesome
if you want to play it competitively.
train to play left handed.. at the beginning its a big change. but people will fear you as they have to change the strategy, you wont. about 12% are left handed, 88 are right handed. this means, you will be climbing the ladder easier, later on you will be facing more left handed players that will make you change your strategy as you have to now.
learn from nadal, learn from Edoardo Mangiarotti. both are naturally right handed, but are trained lefties.
Why is she so cute?
I had not idea how cute she is/
I'm talking about the final phase. Have some imagination.
@powerofthecube Thanks for that sorry news. Wish they'd change this.
Bare Knuckle brawling is different than modern boxing also however there are laws against killing people so that's why the sports evolved who would want to be involved in boxing or fencing if the loser dies and the winner goes to prison for life?
No fencing involved, only explanation - they could at least have shown some real fencing :(
plenty of videos with real fencing... and plenty with this lovely lady....
She's faster than you last sound
shes cute
@swrdgrl yeah its still legal in saber but i just realized bfore she said that about getting lucky how unfair those masks are, you could get hit and it not register! : )
I don't know what I said, but judging someone's level is irrelevant to your level
I don't understand, what makes you think she's catholic?
Uh, no I don't think I do!
I beat her at this fake sword fighting thing so many times I can't even remember. They used to call me the batosai back at the club. I couldn't go for the tryouts cuz my nikes weren't shipped in time.
Clearly you’re lying, and don’t understand it at all, nobody is pretending this is how sword fights went, but it has lots of similarities, also the fact that fencing is rooted in historical sword fighting, or should I say fencing. But hey, random due, either a weeb or hema guy is a professional and actually deserves a gold medal.
good, just try not to cut her off when see is speaking, feels awk. Other than the bad fades when shes speaking, Its good
Very obvious similarities. I once bouted with a person who struck his left fist out a fraction before he lunged.
Well if a person goes to 12 years of Catholic school and 4 years at a Catholic college, it's a safe bet.
its a la may
Very pretty
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does she. Considering something like 12 Olympic medal?
Looks like 16 years of Catholic school.
It is more of an attempt at intimidation. If you watch the men's saber events at the same level you see far less BS and quicker bladework and actions in general. BTW, she just lost out on any medal at all in London. My diagnosis is far too much adulation and attention which has distracted her and possibly too much expectation as the women's pool in saber fencing in general increases. It was very small when she won as US women concentrated on it more than other nations.