No concept of defense at all. This is the so-called fencing I persuaded Gabriel to abandon. There is no need of footwork against this sort of attack--just let your opponent destroy himself. Some coach(es) need to be replaced or, maybe euthanized. I have real problems with the fact that my son was taught this bastardization of a really great sport in one of the most prestigious salles in America, one which is run by an Olympic champion and which has turned out Olympic champions. [My dudgeon runneth over.]