Bob's Golden Triangle Theory

The following post has been sent to me by Robert, which is a first for this blog! It's great to have other people's contributions to share and consider so here it is...

"Fencing has three main aspects:
1. Confidence - the state of mind to fully execute a manouver regardless of consequences
2. Technique - the mastery of blade and foot-work actions to attack and defend
3. Timing - knowing when to attack or defend

Without confidence, techniques (regardless of their execution and level of skill) will fail. Also, timing will not help becuase there is no conviction that the timing is right.

Without technique points will come by luck. Timing will be useless if the technique is poor and however confident you are, you need technique to land the hits.

Without timing techniques will fail since they will be matched due to bad choice of time. Confidence will not be of any use if you are confidently out of time at every juncture.

One must confidently choose the technique to employ and execute it with time to spare in a good technical fashion".

So there you are, thought provoking stuff! Hopefully those of you who read this blog regularly may be inspired to consider your own opinions. That's what this blog is all about....