The lunge is a fundamental move in Saber that engages the
arm, legs, and torso to make a breaking action forward. The lunge helps quickly
close the distance between the attacker and defender using forward momentum.
When done well the lunge can offer a powerful attack without offering much time
for the defender to respond.
There are a few steps that help make an attack possible.
1.
Start in the En Garde Position. The right arm
should be forward with the saber, the right knee slightly bent and pointing
forward, and the left leg extended backward with the left food at a 90 degree
or perpendicular angle.
2.
Extend your arm forward creating a pointing
motion with the saber.
3.
Push off with the back leg while springing
forward with the right leg.
4.
Lunge to create a perpendicular front leg, a
straight extended back leg, and the arm point straight forward for maximum
reach.
5.
Reposition back into the En Garde position in
case your lunge missed its target.
The lunge is a basic move learned by all beginners. As one
progresses in the sport they learn more variations and continue to add
components to this. For example, a lunge mixed with a feint and then a strike
will encourage the opponent to adjust in the wrong direction thereby allowing
the lunge to proceed to its target un-thwarted.
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