><< I can tell you that Sprague de Camp, Jerry Pournelle, and
> I all fenced in college, and that Steve Leigh joined a
> fencing club some years after he broke into print.
>
> To me, that mitigates -against- writing an exciting
> swordfight. I now know that two mediocre fencers can always
> beat one brilliant one.
>
> -- Mike Resnick >>
>
> Just curious, Mike, but how much do you think fencing expierience
>would
>be applicable in a real swordfight? Considering the number of rules and
>limitations inherent in the sport, areas that you aren't allowed to aim
>for,
>not being able to use your other hand or your feet, etc.
> -Mac Hume
Well, of course, the weapon most like those you would use
to kill an opponent is neither the foil nor the epee, but the
sabre -- and I would say a good sabre fighter could hold his
own with any "real" swordfighter.
-- Mike
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