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Rapier, Spanish School: Angular attack to face met by simulaneous parry (desvio), side step and counter attack by thrust (estocada) to chest maintaining blade opposition (atajo).

WARNING: Although these fencers are highly skilled, in the photos where they aren't wearing masks each action was posed individually to minimize the risk of injury. UNDER NO CIRCUMSTANCES SHOULD YOU ATTEMPT THESE MANEUVERS WITHOUT FULL PROTECTIVE GEAR, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO A FENCING MASK, JACKET, PLASTRON, AND GLOVE.

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