DAN'S SABRE PIT 
JOHN HOPKINS UNIVERSITY, FEBRUARY 1999
Here I am in all my fencing swag.
SABRE
The sabre is the modern version of the slashing cavalry
sword. The major difference between sabre and other two blade types is
that the sabre is a thrusting weapon as well as a cutting weapon (use of
the blade). The target area is from the bend of the hips (both front and
back), to the top of the head, simulating the cavalry rider on a horse.
The sabre fencer's uniform includes a metallic jacket (lamé), which
covers the target area to register a valid touch on the scoring machine.
The mask is different from foil and épée, with a metallic
covering since the head is valid target area. Just as in foil, there are
two scoring lights on the machine. One shows a green light when a fencer
is hit, and one shows a red light when the opponent his hit. Off-target
hits do not register on the machine.
JOHN HOPKINS UNIVERSITY, FEBRUARY 1999
I'm on the left, mercilessly slaying my foe (nice West Point socks,eh?).
THE MID-ATLANTIC CONFERENCE FENCING ASSOCIATION CHAMPIONS, FEBRUARY 1999
Here are the Sabre Studs with our awards.
ROYAL MILITARY COLLEGE IN ONTARIO CANADA, NOVEMBER 8, 1999
My Sabre Team won 2nd place out of 20 + teams!
RMC, NOVEMBER, 1999
The Sabreists plan stratedgy
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HISTORY OF ELIZABETHAN
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