Spanish Grip Fencing - Why Some Fencers Swear By It
The first time I picked up a foil with a spanish grip fencing setup, I felt like I'd stumbled onto a secret that the rest of the club was missing. It wasn't the standard, straight French grip that most beginners start with, and it certainly wasn't the orthopedic pistol grip that looks like something off a sci-fi set. Instead, it felt like this weird, beautiful middle ground that promised the best of both worlds. It's one of those things in the fencing world that people either love, hate, or—more commonly—have absolutely no idea still exists. ...