Free Course at Balle Fencing Club | 巴勒击剑免费体验活动
Written & Photos by (作者, 图片来源): Ningbo Focus 《宁波聚焦》
On July 30th, Ningbo Focus and Balle Fencing Club hosted a free introductory class to fencing. During the class, students were introduced to the origin and development of fencing, fencing manners, basic moves and actual combat. 10 expats and local fencing lovers came together to share in the art of fencing.
Fencing is an elite and gentlemanly sport. Because it requires both courage and intelligence, the sport can foster sharpness and agility. During the learning process, people can gain a more positive outlook and confidence.
What is the difference between saber, foil and epee? What’s the difference between the gear? What are the rules? During the event, Coach Fu of Balle Fencing Club explained these differences patiently to the attendees along with other tips and pointers.
Following a series of warm-up exercises, the coaches demonstrated the basic techniques, guiding people through practice. Afterwards, the students were paired off and got to practice their newly learned skills in actual combat, which brought out the knights in all the students immediately.
The motto of fencing is manners, fairness and peace. Before you master the art, you must learn the spirit. Not only will fencing allow you to grow stronger physically, but it will teach you to be more brave, decisive and enduring.
The two hours passed quickly. The sword in hand and the sweat drenched helmet have witnessed the happiness and the accomplishments of the evening.
7月30 日，宁波聚焦联合巴勒击剑俱乐部，推出了击剑免费体验活动，体验内容包括击剑起源与发展、击剑礼仪、基本步伐、实战对抗等。宁波聚焦组织的10名来自世界各地的外籍友人和本地击剑爱好者，参与了体验活动。
击剑是一种绅士、贵族的运动。因为它斗智斗勇的特性，击剑运动可以培养训练者具备超群的智慧和超凡的行动力。在击剑过程中，很大程度的培养训练者积极向上的信心。
什么是佩剑？什么是花剑？什么是重剑？之间的区别在哪里？三种剑术的防护服装又有什么不同？击剑比赛的规则是怎样的？……面对一知半解的体验者，巴勒击剑的傅教练耐心讲解着关于击剑的各种知识和注意事项，体验者们不时点头，若有所思。
为了让体验者以更好的状态体验，一系列的热身运动之后，开始由专业教练对击剑的基本技术作出示范，并指导体验者进行练习。
在最后的实战体验环节，教练们边组织着体验者分组进行两两对战，边穿插讲解着几件比赛的技术规则。体验者们纷纷化身剑客，将教练刚刚传授的击剑技巧一一施展，思路清晰、以求克敌制胜。
击剑推崇“礼仪，公平，平和”的贵族精神，讲究未曾学艺先学礼，未曾习武先习德。不仅能够强身健体，还能够锻炼勇敢、果断、顽强和克服一切困难的意志品质，锻炼手脚和大脑之间的协调性。
两个小时的体验课程很快结束，手中的利剑和沾满汗水的头盔，见证着这一晚的欢笑与满足。