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| Octave |
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The eighth guard or parry, made in a low line on the sword-arm side with the wrist supinated.
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| On Guard |
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The instruction to get ready for competition. See en garde.
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| Opposition |
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Holding the opponent's blade in a non-threatening line; a time-hit; any attack or counter-attack with opposition.
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| Outside Line |
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Any line on the side opposite the the sword arm.
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