Fencing

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Code Completion Credits Range Language Instruction Semester
703SEM credit 1 2 exercise hours (45 min) of instruction per week, 7 to 12 hours of self-study Czech winter and summer

Subject guarantor

Michael KŇAŽKO

Name of lecturer(s)

Michael KŇAŽKO

Department

Předmět zajišťuje Department of Physical Education

Contents

The content of regular weekly fencing lessons comprises of the history and theory of the classical French foil and Italian sabre fencing as taught at military academies at the end of the 19th century.

The practical part of the course starts with basic stances and steps, continuing with the basic weapon positions and parries, on to attacks, ripostes and irregular manouvres.

During basic training students get to know thrusts, attack renewals, feints, binds and their changes, beat attacks, glides and grazes, dodges and disengagements.

What is French foil?

https://www.ars-dimicatoria.cz/en/french-foil/

What is Italian sabre

https://www.ars-dimicatoria.cz/en/italian-military-sabre/

Learning outcomes

The course will introduce the students to the theoretical and practical aspects of the French foil and Italian sabre fencing as taught at military academies at the end of the 19th century.

Acquired knowledge and skills are applicable in theater and film practice.

Prerequisites and other requirements

No prior knowledge requirements are needed to enroll in this course.

Gear: sportswear/footwear and protective gloves (compulsory), fencing mask or airsoft/paintball protective goggles (compulsory).

During the course it is necessary to pay attention to SAFETY and DISCIPLINE and strictly FOLLOW INSTRUCTIONS given by the instructor.

Literature

Foil Fencing - History and Methodology, Čestmír Čivrný, Elka Press, Praha 2018

Evaluation methods and criteria

Credit based on attendance.

Course web page

https://www.ars-dimicatoria.cz/

Note

Classes will take place on Mondays and Tuesdays from 5:00 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. in the Small Dance Hall located at the DAMU building, Karlova 26, Prague 1.

Teaching is conducted by MgA. Michael Kňažko, Maître d'Armes.

https://www.ars-dimicatoria.cz/en/master-fencing-michael-knazko/

Further information

Course may be repeated

This course is an elective for all AMU students

Schedule for winter semester 2024/2025:

06:00–08:0008:00–10:0010:00–12:0012:00–14:0014:00–16:0016:00–18:0018:00–20:0020:00–22:0022:00–24:00
Mon
room 8
po dohodě s vyučujícím
()
KŇAŽKO M.
17:00–18:30
(parallel1)
Tue
room 8
po dohodě s vyučujícím
()
KŇAŽKO M.
17:00–18:30
(parallel2)
Wed
Thu
Fri
Date Day Time Tutor Location Notes No. of paralel
Mon 17:00–18:30 Michael KŇAŽKO po dohodě s vyučujícím
 parallel1
Tue 17:00–18:30 Michael KŇAŽKO po dohodě s vyučujícím
 parallel2

Schedule for summer semester 2024/2025:

The schedule has not yet been prepared

The subject is a part of the following study plans