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    In Fencing, a defensive blade movement that blocks the opponent’s offensive action is called ____________.
    Question

    In Fencing, a defensive blade movement that blocks the opponent’s offensive action is called ____________.

    A.

    parry

    B.

    reprise

    C.

    saber

    D.

    redoublement

    Correct option is A

    The Correct Answer is: (A) Parry
    Explanation:
    In fencing, a parry is a defensive blade movement used to block or deflect an opponent's attack. It is one of the fundamental defensive techniques in fencing and is crucial for preventing the opponent from scoring a hit.
    Information Booster:
    • A parry is often followed by a riposte, which is a counterattack after successfully blocking the opponent’s strike.
    • Different types of parries exist, such as prime, seconde, tierce, quarte, quinte, sixte, septime, and octave, depending on the angle and direction of the block.
    Additional Information:
    • (B) Reprise –  A renewed attack after a pause or withdrawal of the previous attack.
    • (C) Saber –  A type of fencing weapon, also referring to the fencing discipline using this weapon.
    • (D) Redoublement –  A series of consecutive attacks made after the initial attack is blocked or avoided.

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