FIE 8 May Sabre Remise after tierce and quinte parry; line
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Remise·Anton Lundqvist
Remise
SubFamilyルミーズ(Rumīzu)
Translation: Renewal
Overview
The Remise is a renewal of the attack in the same line without withdrawing the arm, delivered when the opponent's parry or riposte is late or fails. [1] It exploits the gap between a failed parry and the opponent's recovery. [1] The remise is a key tactical tool in épée fencing where right-of-way rules do not apply. [1]
RemiseReplacementRenewal of Attack
History & Origin
Effectiveness
The Remise remains a core technique in modern competitive fencing and historical swordsmanship. [1]
Lineage
Competition Record
Used in FIE international fencing competition
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Biomechanical Mechanism
Primary Action — Remise-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
Position & Entry
From en garde — Execute the remise
From engagement — Transition into remise
Variants
Direct remise
Indirect remise
Compound remise
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Ratings
Risk of injury to the person this technique is applied to
3
Moderate3/10
Sport fencing with protective equipment; historically lethal with sharp weapons
Skill level needed to execute this technique reliably
Intermediate
Whether this technique is allowed under major competition rule sets
— FIE — Legal fencing technique — governed by FIE rules for...
FIE Rules of CompetitionPDFHEMA — Legal in historical fencing competition {src— various organizations
Training Notes
✓Practise with a partner in controlled conditions (Pollock et al., 1902)
✓Focus on economy of motion
✓Develop blade sentiment through slow-speed drills
Common Mistakes
!Over-extending
!Telegraphing the action
!Poor recovery
Related Techniques
Counter Techniques
Setup Chain
1En garde → Preparation → Remise → Recovery
Sources & References
Primary Source
Fencing (Pollock, Grove & Prevost, 1902)
1Book[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
2Citation[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
Community
Athletics
Requires good arm extension
Quick reflexes
Balance and footwork
Notes
The remise appears in 188 passages across our corpus. An immediate second attack in the same line after the first attack fails — without withdrawing the arm. In fencing, the remise does not have right-of-way priority, so in foil and sabre it only scores if the opponent fails to riposte. (Biomechanics of Human Motion; FIE rules)
Frequently Asked Questions
How does the Remise work?
The Remise is a renewal of the attack in the same line without withdrawing the arm, delivered when the opponent's parry or riposte is late or fails. It exploits the gap between a failed parry and the opponent's recovery.
Where does the Remise come from?
The Remise 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.
Is the Remise legal in competition?
FIE: legal — Legal fencing technique — governed by FIE rules for foil, épée, and sabre; HEMA: legal — Legal in historical fencing competition
How dangerous is the Remise?
Danger rating 3/10. Sport fencing with protective equipment; historically lethal with sharp weapons
How do I set up the Remise?
The standard setup chain: En garde → Preparation → Remise → Recovery.
How do I defend against the Remise?
Standard counters include: Counter-parry / Distance management / Stop-hit.
What are the variants of the Remise?
Common variants: Direct remise; Indirect remise; Compound remise.
How effective is the Remise in competition?
Used in FIE international fencing competition
What are common mistakes when doing the Remise?
Top errors to watch for: Over-extending / Telegraphing the action / Poor recovery.
What are other names for the Remise?
The Remise is also known as Rumīzu, Remise, Replacement, Renewal of Attack.