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Posted: Mon 21:12, 12 Aug 2013 Post subject: What are the main safety risks of fencing |
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What are the main safety risks of fencing,[link widoczny dla zalogowanych]
Poked in the eye/face/chest/"below the belt"/etc: This is most common. Being accidentally poked in some places are less severe than others,[link widoczny dla zalogowanych], but it is still a common risk. In addition,[link widoczny dla zalogowanych], the tip at the end of your fencing weapon may be loose or missing. A weapon without a tip is more painful than with one.
Twisted ankles (ligament tears are less common,[link widoczny dla zalogowanych], but possible): In some fencing positions,[link widoczny dla zalogowanych], one is susceptible to twisted ankles/ligament tears simply by shifting your weight the wrong way. An example: After a lunge,[link widoczny dla zalogowanych], you can twist your ankle causing the rest of that side of your lower body to collapse. A member actually suffered ligament tears in her knee when I was a student,[link widoczny dla zalogowanych], and was in a full leg brace for about a year.
Take time to learn the fundamentals. Many people are interested in fencing because it "looks cool,[link widoczny dla zalogowanych]," but these same people lose interest because they are not willing to put forth effort to learn the fundamentals. In my club, if you think you're going to use a weapon during your first month of drills,[link widoczny dla zalogowanych], think again. It is not a toy.
When fencing,[link widoczny dla zalogowanych], wear appropriate fencing gear. This includes:Glove
Jacket
Underarm protector (plasteron)
Chest protector (mandatory for females,[link widoczny dla zalogowanych]; optional for males)
Knickers
Knee-length socks
Fencing/tennis or court shoes
NOTE: Even if you're fencing lightly (or horsing around),[link widoczny dla zalogowanych], wear gear. Accidents are most common when we are not at an appropriate awareness level. That,[link widoczny dla zalogowanych], compounded with not wearing gear,[link widoczny dla zalogowanych], can result in a costly accident that could have been easily prevented.
Scan your equipment before use. Make sure the equipment you are using is in good, maintained condition. As I state above,[link widoczny dla zalogowanych], a weapon without a tip is more painful than with one. This can be easily prevented if you take a careful look over your equipment before you use it. If something doesn't look right, let someone (who knows what they are doing) know.
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