Fencing Draft notes:Types Of Fencing
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2.4.1.1 in Types of fencing - General
- Additional text
- (sometimes called simply "rapier")
- Functional change
- None
- Reason
- Clarification following a query
- 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.