Fencing Training

Went for fencing training in the morn, made a detour on hearing that the hall was locked. We moved from the area outside the PAC to the Indoor Gym which still happens to be frigging hot (in case you're wondering why, its 3 layers of padding), despite the fans on the side of the walls. Wasn't a very interesting training...did distancing, parrying drills as preparation for Sunday's U-17 teams. There are so many things to be ironed out (parrying speed, distancing..yaday ada) that I think only a marginal improvement can be done in time for U-17s. Oscillated from cooling ourselves with the fans, presiding the matches of the guys and sparring with Charmaine. I suppose we need to fence more 15 point bouts to acclimatise to the feeling of fencing for a longer period of time. A pool bout normally ends within 4 to 5 minutes.
Was greatly amused by watching Reuben and Peisen sparring. It was how Peisen's bad habits appeared to rub off Reuben and they both started spinning their blades. And they would mention to the "referee" if the attack was off target or went into the guard, before continuing with their bout. Watched Darren fence Faii before wandering off to watch the foilist teams internal competition. Terence was doing a pretty good job catching up when his time ran out. Upon returning, we discovered that Darren had a perforated bruise on his cheek to sportl; Faii punched him in the mask by mistake -_-. It not even U-17s yet and he has a stubbed toe and a facial bruise...really hope they disappear in time for it.
Went for lunch at KFC with Darren and Reub and were joined by the foilists, Kang Wei, Alvin and Jun Hao (small world ain't it?). As we devoured our food, discussed the various deceptive and devious methods to garner points or win the bout. Whacking the piste to trigger the lights, grabbing the opponent's blade before coutnerattacking, whacking his or her hand with brute force were just some of the methods. After lunch, we parted ways and I met Emerald, Cherie and Wei Wen who had just finished dining at Pastamania (smaller world ain't it). Spoke to Wei Wen about U-17 teams till he got off at Yio Chu Kang. Trained, yes trained, all the way back to Yew Tee and hit the sheets almost as soon as I reached home.