Fencing Draft notes:Types Of Fencing

2.4.1.1 in Types of fencing - General

Was

• Standard fencing
• Cut and Thrust fencing

Now

• Standard fencing (sometimes called "rapier")
• Cut and Thrust fencing, which allows percussive cuts and requires additional armour.

Functional change

None

Reason

Clarification following a query, and explains what the difference is for Cut & Thrust

For notes section

Not required

2.4.1.2 in Types of fencing - General

Was

Not in rules previously

Now

Different types of fencing combat cannot face each other in the same bout. For example, Cut and Thrust may not face Standard fencing.

Subsequent rules renumbered

Functional change

Prevents opponents from using different rules in the same bout.

Reason

Bouts must operate under a single ruleset; this change prevents a clash. Was not clear previously.

For notes section

June 2023 - Clarified that the different fencing types may not be used in the same bout - eg one opponent may not use Cut and Thrust rules while the other uses Standard Fencing rules.

2.4.2.2 in Types of fencing - Prerequisites

Was

There is no waiting period for obtaining these additional authorisations.

Now

There is no waiting period for obtaining these additional authorisations, and you may complete them at the same event or practice as your Standard fencing authorisation.

Functional change

None, clarification

Reason

Clarification following query from participant.

For notes section

June 2023 - Clarification that you can complete multiple authorisations at one parctice or event in order to meet prerequisite requirements.

2.4.2.3 in Types of fencing - Prerequisites

Was

You can use a spear if you have a current Rapier Pike or Pole Weapon authorisation under the previous Lochac Rapier Rules.

Now

You can use a spear if you have a current Rapier Pike or Pole Weapon authorisation under prior Lochac Rapier Rules.

Functional change

None. Grammar change only

Reason

Rapier Pike and Pole Weapon appear in earlier rule sets, but not v5 which these rules supersede.

For notes section

Not required.