Fencing
| Code | Completion | Credits | Range | Language Instruction | Semester |
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| 703SEM | credit | 1 | 2 exercise hours (45 min) of instruction per week, 7 to 12 hours of self-study | Czech | winter and summer |
Subject guarantor
Michael KŇAŽKO
Name of lecturer(s)
Michael KŇAŽKO
Department
Předmět zajišťuje Department of Physical Education
Contents
The content of regular weekly fencing lessons comprises of the history and theory of the classical French foil and Italian sabre fencing as taught at military academies at the end of the 19th century.
The practical part of the course starts with basic stances and steps, continuing with the basic weapon positions and parries, on to attacks, ripostes and irregular manouvres.
During basic training students get to know thrusts, attack renewals, feints, binds and their changes, beat attacks, glides and grazes, dodges and disengagements.
What is French foil?
https://www.ars-dimicatoria.cz/en/french-foil/
What is Italian sabre
https://www.ars-dimicatoria.cz/en/italian-military-sabre/
Learning outcomes
The course will introduce the students to the theoretical and practical aspects of the French foil and Italian sabre fencing as taught at military academies at the end of the 19th century.
Acquired knowledge and skills are applicable in theater and film practice.
Prerequisites and other requirements
No prior knowledge requirements are needed to enroll in this course.
Gear: sportswear/footwear and protective gloves (compulsory), fencing mask or airsoft/paintball protective goggles (compulsory).
During the course it is necessary to pay attention to SAFETY and DISCIPLINE and strictly FOLLOW INSTRUCTIONS given by the instructor.
Literature
Foil Fencing - History and Methodology, Čestmír Čivrný, Elka Press, Praha 2018
Evaluation methods and criteria
Credit based on attendance.
Course web page
https://www.ars-dimicatoria.cz/
Note
Classes will take place on Mondays and Tuesdays from 5:00 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. in the Small Dance Hall located at the DAMU building, Karlova 26, Prague 1.
Teaching is conducted by MgA. Michael Kňažko, Maître d'Armes.
https://www.ars-dimicatoria.cz/en/master-fencing-michael-knazko/
Further information
Course may be repeated
This course is an elective for all AMU students
Schedule for winter semester 2024/2025:
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| Date | Day | Time | Tutor | Location | Notes | No. of paralel |
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| Mon | 17:00–18:30 | Michael KŇAŽKO | po dohodě s vyučujícím |
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| Tue | 17:00–18:30 | Michael KŇAŽKO | po dohodě s vyučujícím |
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Schedule for summer semester 2024/2025:
The schedule has not yet been prepared
The subject is a part of the following study plans
- Academy Preparation Program - Cinematography (Elective subjects)
- Academy Preparation Program - Animated Film (Elective subjects)
- Academy Preparation Program - Directing (Elective subjects)
- Academy Preparation Program - Documentary (Elective subjects)
- Academy Preparation Program - Editing (Elective subjects)
- Academy Preparation Program - Photography (Elective subjects)
- Academy Preparation Program - Screenwriting (Elective subjects)
- Academy Preparation Program - Sound (Elective subjects)