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Parry of Octave·PIANO LAB
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Перевод: Eighth parry
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The Parry of Octave deflects low-line attacks to the outside by dropping the blade downward with the hand in pronation. [1] Octave covers the outside low line — the outer thigh and hip area. [1] It is the complement to septime for low-line defence. [1]
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История и происхождение
Страна происхождения· показано в случайном порядке
- ФранцияФехтование, Шпага, Рапира
- ИталияФехтование, Рапира
Эффективность
The Parry of Octave remains a core technique in modern competitive fencing and historical swordsmanship. [1]
Родословная
Соревновательные результаты
Used in FIE international fencing competition
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Биомеханический механизм
Primary Action — Parry of Octave-specific fencing mechanics
Joints Involved — Arm (extension/rotation), wrist (angulation), legs (lunge drive)
Force Vector — Technique-specific
Leverage Principle — Forte-to-foible blade leverage and body mechanics
Позиция и вход
From en garde — Execute the parry of octave
From engagement — Transition into parry of octave
Варианты
Direct parry of octave
Indirect parry of octave
Compound parry of octave
Видео
#8 Epee octave beat
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Parry of Octave·Beth Speedy
Delivered as part of the FIE Coaching Academy in Budapest from Hungarian coach educator, Bela Kopetka. They aim to help …
Foil Fencing Parry Octave, Octave Lunge(attack), Circ-Sixth Octave lunge Preparation(attack)specific
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Parry of Octave·Chim Theara
Technique tip for the day: Easy Octaves!
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Parry of Octave·PIANO LAB
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4 videosЧто говорят инструкторы
The parry of octave is a defensive fencing technique executed in the eighth position, designed to deflect incoming attacks in the low line. According to Beth Speedy, the octave parry presents technical challenges because the defender must first move the blade upward and across to locate the opponent's blade before executing the deflection. The mechanics involve moving in an upward direction, then crossing downward with the outside edge of the blade, with the hand positioned in fifth position. Speedy emphasizes that edge alignment is critical—which edge meets which edge affects the tactile feedback and effectiveness of the parry. The coordination sequence consists of beating the opponent's blade, extending the arm, and gliding, all executed as a unified motion. Speedy notes that the octave parry is less common than the quarte parry but remains important in epée fencing. The technique requires the defender to avoid pushing downward, instead using controlled blade movement to meet and deflect the attack while maintaining proper hand position and blade contact throughout the action.
Сформировано на основе 2 инструкторов
- Beth Speedy — #8 Epee octave beat: Detailed technical mechanics of octave parry execution, including blade direction (upward then downward), hand position (fifth), edge contact principles, and the coordination sequence of beat-extend-glide
- Chim Theara — Foil Fencing Parry Octave, Octave Lunge(attack), Circ-Sixth Octave lunge Preparation(attack)specific: Demonstrated octave parry in foil context with multiple distance and tempo variations, showing how octave parries are employed against different attack approaches
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Низкий1/10
Defensive parrying technique
Уровень мастерства, необходимый для надёжного выполнения техники
Средний
Разрешена ли техника по основным соревновательным правилам
— Unified MMA — Legal defensive technique
Unified Rules of MMA, August 2025PDFWBC/Boxing — Legal — blocking and evasion are core boxing skills {src— WBC Rules of Boxing}
— WKF — Legal — blocking is a fundamental karate skill
WKF Competition Rules 2024PDFKyokushin — Legal {src— IKO Kyokushin Tournament Rules}
— WT — Legal
WT Competition Rules 2024PDF— WAKO — Legal
WAKO Competition RulesPDFK-1/GLORY — Legal {src— K-1/GLORY Kickboxing Rules}
— IFMA — Legal
IFMA Muay Thai RulesPDFЗаметки по тренировке
✓Practise with a partner in controlled conditions (Pollock et al., 1902)
✓Focus on economy of motion
✓Develop blade sentiment through slow-speed drills
Типичные ошибки
!Over-extending
!Telegraphing the action
!Poor recovery
Связанные техники
Контрприёмы
Цепочка подготовки
1En garde → Preparation → Parry of Octave → Recovery
Источники и ссылки
Основной источник
Fencing (Pollock, Grove & Prevost, 1902)
1Книга[1] Pollock, W.H., Grove, F.C. and Prevost, C. (1902). Fencing, Boxing, Wrestling. Longmans, Green, and Co. Badminton Library of Sports and Pastimes. [2] Castle, E. (1885). Schools and Masters of Fence. George Bell and Sons.
description, historyOrigin: sourced from Pollock, W
2Цитата[1] Pollock, W.H., Grove, F.C. and Prevost, C. (1902). Fencing, Boxing, Wrestling. Longmans, Green, and Co. Badminton Library of Sports and Pastimes. [2] Castle, E. (1885). Schools and Masters of Fence. George Bell and Sons.
description, historyOrigin: sourced from Pollock, W
Сообщество
Атлетизм
Requires good arm extension
Quick reflexes
Balance and footwork
Заметки
The parry of octave is not a standard numbered fencing parry — it may refer to a variant position used in some schools. The eight standard parries (prime through octave) cover all attack lines. (Fencing technique manuals)
Часто задаваемые вопросы
Why does it matter which edge of my blade meets my opponent's blade in the parry of octave?
According to Beth Speedy, which edge contacts which edge significantly affects the feel and effectiveness of the parry. The specific edge alignment determines whether you're beating the outside or inside edge of your opponent's blade, which changes how the technique responds.
Как работает Parry of Octave?
The Parry of Octave deflects low-line attacks to the outside by dropping the blade downward with the hand in pronation. Octave covers the outside low line — the outer thigh and hip area.
Откуда происходит Parry of Octave?
The Parry of Octave was codified in European fencing treatises from the 16th century onward. Italian and French schools developed the technique into its modern form through centuries of refinement.
Разрешён ли Parry of Octave на соревнованиях?
Unified MMA: разрешён — Legal defensive technique; WBC/Boxing: разрешён — Legal — blocking and evasion are core boxing skills; WKF: разрешён — Legal — blocking is a fundamental karate skill; Kyokushin: разрешён — Legal; WT: разрешён — Legal; WAKO: разрешён — Legal; K: разрешён — 1/GLORY — Legal; IFMA: разрешён — Legal
Насколько опасен Parry of Octave?
Оценка опасности 1/10. Defensive parrying technique
Как подготовить Parry of Octave?
Стандартная цепочка подготовки: En garde → Preparation → Parry of Octave → Recovery.
Как защититься от Parry of Octave?
Стандартные контрприёмы: Counter-parry / Distance management / Stop-hit.
Какие есть варианты Parry of Octave?
Распространённые варианты: Direct parry of octave; Indirect parry of octave; Compound parry of octave.
Насколько эффективен Parry of Octave на соревнованиях?
Used in FIE international fencing competition
Какие типичные ошибки при выполнении Parry of Octave?
Основные ошибки, на которые стоит обратить внимание: Over-extending / Telegraphing the action / Poor recovery.
Какие ещё названия есть у Parry of Octave?
Parry of Octave также известен как Okutābu, Octave, Parry 8, Eighth Parry, Parade d'Octave.