Military Sabre Rules
Overview
Military sabre competition follows traditional cavalry sabre techniques with a focus on cutting actions and combat effectiveness.
Key Points: Afterblows allowed, cavalry techniques, cutting focus.
Format
- Points awarded: 1 point for any cut or thrust
- Doubles: In case of double, the points are deducted from both fencers
- Afterblow: all cuts and thrusts within full tempo after the initial hit are counted in full. Exception: no afterblows after cut or thrust to the head.
- Weapon: Any european sabre examples, including earlier stirrup-hilted ones. 100 cm max, 750-900 grams.
Rules
TBD