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Points of safety
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- Don’t Feel Stupid: As we fence, it can turn into a mental chess match. Each opponent trying to outsmart the other. Whether you recognize the finer details of what’s happening or not, don’t beat yourself up if you miss something. Keep a good sense of humor and keep trying. Your confidence should not be at stake here.
General Points
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- What is Probing: Any action done with the intention to gain information is a probe. During a fight, you are attempting to learn something that can inform your plan of attack later on.
- Probe for Usable Information: Don’t probe and prod your opponent just because. Have a purpose and a question that you want to have answered. If they do X, what happens? If I do Y, how do they react? Then decide how you’re going to use it.
- Overthinking is Your DOOM: Whatever your glean from your probing, try not to dwell on it. You’re still in a fight. Let it be helpful, but not detrimental. A one-step plan can be just as effective as a 14-point thesis on how to obliterate your opponent.
- They Could Be Lying: If an opponent knows you are probing them, they may try to give you false information. Be aware of that reality and prepare for the double, triple, or quadruple bluff.
- How to Kill a Probe: If you know your opponent is probing you, strike them while they are thinking or refuse to react. Any time you can interrupt someone’s thinking is a prime opportunity.
Training Ideas
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