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Keywords: Jump, Hop, Forward, Fencer, Footwork
A quick hop or jump forward, often the first movement in an attack.
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(It.) An attacking footwork movement executed in two motions by jumping forward with both feet landing together, and lunging.
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a short jump forwards, usually for preparation.
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a jump-like form of advance when both feet land simultaneously
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a short jump towards a rival fencer
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a short, sharp jump forwards; usually used as a preparation.
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A “jump” forward. Some schools use this term for the jump forward followed by the lunge. We use it only to refer to the jump itself.
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A forward hop or jump, typically followed by an attack.
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