Olympic Fencing is MUCH Harder than I Thought

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  • @Tabooty849
    @Tabooty849 ปีที่แล้ว +807

    that was really nice of him to do that script with you, Seth. he must be really passionate about foil.

    • @PHIplaytesting
      @PHIplaytesting ปีที่แล้ว +37

      I was thinking the same. What a good sport

    • @SenseiSeth
      @SenseiSeth  ปีที่แล้ว +153

      I was VERY grateful

    • @moz5831
      @moz5831 ปีที่แล้ว +9

      Well Seth has over 300k subscribers on youtube, who gives a huge exposure to niché sports and always gives them a fair treatment (he even went a trouble of finding the one TDK guy in the world who knows how to fight and could kick his ass), which is likely to turn into more pratitioners and helps the pay the gym rent. So yeah, makes sense to play with. Not to be overtly cynical, it’s just logical and it’s cool what Seth does (I didn’t even know such thing as foil existed for fun). Besides, it looks they had fun.

    • @gbormann71
      @gbormann71 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      @@moz5831 niche (pron.: neesh)

    • @danm8004
      @danm8004 ปีที่แล้ว

      ​@@gbormann71that was one hell of a hyperforeignism eh? I still think I prefer it over "nitch" though.

  • @impressivestory
    @impressivestory ปีที่แล้ว +72

    Vince seems like a total class act. This didn’t lose anything by being dubbed, the fact that you are rolling with the punches and doing your best makes it completely watchable and entertaining. Must have been really sucky to do, but really glad you didn’t abandon this video!

  • @TheElbowMerchant
    @TheElbowMerchant ปีที่แล้ว +271

    Loved this! Even with the dubbed audio, it's still a classic Sensei Seth video. I laughed, I cried, and I learned. Okay, so I didn't actually cry, but still . . . I appreciate Seth's willingness to try any form of martial arts or weapons adjacent combat. We recently saw that Sumo ended up being instrumental in getting the silver medal in the Ultimate Self Defense Challenge for Seth, so who's to say that fencing won't be extremely helpful in future competitions?

    • @SenseiSeth
      @SenseiSeth  ปีที่แล้ว +41

      Glad it still was enjoyable 🙏🙏

    • @NathanSmith-im4yn
      @NathanSmith-im4yn ปีที่แล้ว +1

      I think it will be. I myself am a fencer and a martial artist. Fencing helped to develop reflexes, distancing, timing, and most helpful, speed. It definitely could help him in the future.

    • @AlexFerguson-z8f
      @AlexFerguson-z8f ปีที่แล้ว +1

      I wouldn't recommend it as a general production technique, but Seth really styled it out in his usual high-grade manner and ended up making quite the feature of it.

    • @aluisious
      @aluisious ปีที่แล้ว

      You cried?

    • @AlexFerguson-z8f
      @AlexFerguson-z8f ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@aluisious No. Read the actual comment.

  • @jaideuxmains
    @jaideuxmains ปีที่แล้ว +225

    I love the dubbing! I find it's and amazing display of creativity and passion on your part to keep making these videos despite your setbacks. Keep it up man !

  • @jessehernandez1340
    @jessehernandez1340 ปีที่แล้ว +110

    Fencing was the first sport I ever did when I was little before I got into mma, and it served as such a great foundation for footwork and balance and explosiveness

    • @StandWatie1862
      @StandWatie1862 ปีที่แล้ว +25

      I tried fencing for the first time at 40 last week. It's pretty fun. I can't roll anymore and can't bend because of fusions so I figure I can ruin my knees now.

    • @-eea32
      @-eea32 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Same bro for 14 years

    • @agata_cz
      @agata_cz ปีที่แล้ว +5

      I’ve been fencing for nearly 10 years, I also started Olympic weightlifting about 3 years ago. Both require a lot of technique and explosiveness too. And that makes sports fun, glad fencing has given you good basis for other martial arts.

  • @RandomNPC15
    @RandomNPC15 ปีที่แล้ว +49

    Vince is a legend for taking the time to dub audio with you afterwards.

  • @Maelthorn1337
    @Maelthorn1337 ปีที่แล้ว +43

    Sorry about the lost audio, that sort of thing is like a nightmare. The voice over stuff was hilarious though! Loved it.

  • @xXAceofBladesXx
    @xXAceofBladesXx ปีที่แล้ว +43

    As a foil fencer I love seeing you try fencing again and I very much feel your pain when you thought you got that disengage at 4:35 and looked at the box just to get hit 😆Awesome job salvaging the vid, glad he was willing to help you out

    • @raeplaysval
      @raeplaysval ปีที่แล้ว +3

      fun fact: i got forced out of foil into epee because one coach said i “didn’t have a future with foil”
      probably because they didn’t have foil people for me to spar with lmao

  • @ishaanhorwith2723
    @ishaanhorwith2723 ปีที่แล้ว +468

    Who else wants to see Sensei Seth try lethwei?

    • @Guac_Amole
      @Guac_Amole ปีที่แล้ว +71

      On one hand , it would be sick but I also don't want my boy to get headbutted into oblivion

    • @nokoh
      @nokoh ปีที่แล้ว +15

      100% as long as its controlled

    • @dominickcantu9986
      @dominickcantu9986 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      Maybe it wouldn't it be a good idea considering how brutal it is

    • @502nickster
      @502nickster ปีที่แล้ว +17

      @@Guac_Amole Perhaps Seth should try Kudo Karate if he wants to experience a headbutt without getting his face caved in.

    • @castro3336
      @castro3336 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Heck YES!

  • @blackplague2940
    @blackplague2940 ปีที่แล้ว +58

    Always enjoy some good old Seth creativity! It’s tough losing so much work but keep on! It’s clearly paying off

  • @brianwatson4119
    @brianwatson4119 ปีที่แล้ว +35

    I love that you try new things outside of your comfort zone. I've enjoyed doing so myself. And as a fellow practitioner of the chubby surprise, I'd love to have a sumo dojo somewhere around here. Sadly, it's a very small town and I'm not a good commuter student, so my options are very limited (aikido and a rather mediocre karate school).

  • @Who-mn4or
    @Who-mn4or ปีที่แล้ว +10

    Seth I know the video was scuffed but as a long time viewer and even longer fencer I would like to say thank you for showcasing our wonderful sport. I was very exiting to see you try your best in such a niche community.

  • @acaristic93
    @acaristic93 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    The energy you too had while dubbing the video was excellent.
    Im sorry you had so many malfunctions with gear and suchlike but the video is great.
    Happy to see more fencing material on your channel!

  • @julianbrochu4147
    @julianbrochu4147 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    As someone who also does fencing, your fencing stance is the most karate thing i've ever seen

  • @ElDrHouse2010
    @ElDrHouse2010 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Your idea to use a dub to recover the lost audio was honestly genius. Happens man, happens. Totally felt your pain there. But bad situations require creative solutions & you did it.

  • @XXNerdzillaXX
    @XXNerdzillaXX ปีที่แล้ว +15

    Way to push through a bad situation. It turned out funny as hell! Good job Man, way to adapt and overcome!

  • @KatonRyu
    @KatonRyu ปีที่แล้ว +12

    The script was absolutely awesome, no complaints here! All that's left now is for you to try sabre as well. It's so cool to see you trying fencing once again! Edit: I also like how how score with your length at least once. That's how I get most of my points on foil too, as an epeeist.

  • @A_Moustached_Sock
    @A_Moustached_Sock ปีที่แล้ว +6

    Maybe next up is to try some historical Italian rapier fighting and see the major differences? Which dips your toes back into HEMA

  • @jeffmaesar
    @jeffmaesar ปีที่แล้ว +6

    Fencing is one of those sports that got massive coverage during the Olympic Summer Games, and every orders or judgement are in French, love Épée competition over foil or saber.

    • @jarrarwinks8470
      @jarrarwinks8470 ปีที่แล้ว

      As someone who fences sabre, and a bit of foil, epee is a real mans weapons.

  • @hyde184
    @hyde184 ปีที่แล้ว +38

    Fencing, eh? Interesting, I actually learned a quite good information about Fencing from this video. I wonder if you'll do other martial arts that use sword too, like Kendo

  • @bruce2953
    @bruce2953 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Honestly couldn't have noticed the dubbing if i wasn't paying attention or if you weren't playing it off as a joke. Really inspiring that you found such a solution to an unfortunate situation

  • @82adcahoots61
    @82adcahoots61 5 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    One of the best simplified explanations of Right of Way I've seen yet

  • @adjd1576
    @adjd1576 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    In all seriousness, even considering the audio issue, this is the most thoughtful, sincere, and well put together fencing introduction video I've seen to date. Coming from an assistant coach at a fencing club in Tulsa, you'd make a pretty good fencer and I think you should stick with it. Great job, man, two thumbs up

  • @psibert
    @psibert ปีที่แล้ว +6

    I'm a national level foil coach in the UK. Really good video and great improvisation to overcome the technical problems.
    If you have only done one day of epee and that one foil session, then your fencing was really good.
    Looks like a great club and a very approachable coach, but please, no electric foil in shorts!!

  • @Buphido
    @Buphido ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Fencing is one of those things that you don’t immediately think of when talking about "martial arts", but it technically still is one. I guess so is archery. Huh.

  • @Wreckz_Tea
    @Wreckz_Tea ปีที่แล้ว +8

    Everything Seth does looks so freaking awesome it always makes me want to go do it too after I watch his videos. I'm so jealous that he gets to do all this cool stuff for a living. Literally a dream life for me

  • @Herdy05
    @Herdy05 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    Honestly, love how you handled this situation. Awesome of the other guy to be willing to do the voice over with you as well. Very fun and light hearted! 😂

  • @dangermouse9348
    @dangermouse9348 ปีที่แล้ว +23

    Fencing really helped my martial arts sparring. A guy who was better than me noticed it immediately.
    Also helped me out a street situation. Had a guy throw a punch at me during a "discussion". I saw his shoulder cock, ducked and swayed under the punch and retreated backwards about 5 yards. Given we had an audience and this guy had just swung at fresh air and was probably feeling rather foolish he just walked off.

    • @mag51284
      @mag51284 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      5 yards is 15 feet, did you long jump it XD?

    • @dangermouse9348
      @dangermouse9348 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      @@mag51284 It might have been only 3 or 4 yards, I didn't have a tape measure with me lol. What I can definitely say is that I was well out of range for any follow up shot and I was in a stance ready for anything. It told my wannabe opponent that I clearly had some idea what I was doing and I might not be the easy fight he wanted.

    • @NathanSmith-im4yn
      @NathanSmith-im4yn ปีที่แล้ว +2

      I've had a similar experience. The only regretful tendency I have from fencing is an inclination or sometimes even a compulsion to attack in straight lines instead of making angles.

  • @camiloiribarren1450
    @camiloiribarren1450 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    It was at this moment that Seth had become the new Zorro

  • @samsignorelli
    @samsignorelli ปีที่แล้ว +3

    6:24....the armorer in me is wondering why there appear to be 2 sets of floor cords going to that Arm-05 on the wall, when there's only ONE set of cords going to the other Arm-05 at 6:29.
    As a fencer....well done. One of the better first-timer vids on the sport.
    And yeah....I've done the accidentally-muted-a-vid-shoot bit as well when doing stuff for my own channel....irritating.

  • @GrizzlyHemlock
    @GrizzlyHemlock ปีที่แล้ว +2

    I think I like the adaptation audio better. Bring back old Chinese movie dubbing. Let's go!

  • @mrnicomedes
    @mrnicomedes ปีที่แล้ว +2

    A++ for effort!
    Thanks to Vince for doing the the bonus extra work that saved the video, and to Forge for hosting, of course.

  • @AsymmetricalAce
    @AsymmetricalAce ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I loved the dubbing. It was hysterical!

  • @ohheckitsthatkid7364
    @ohheckitsthatkid7364 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Loved how you chose to save this one, the dubbed audio was a great way to make the video still funny and unique

  • @Cysubtor_8vb
    @Cysubtor_8vb ปีที่แล้ว +4

    I took a fencing class in college and it was fun! Was interesting incorporating my boxing background and notable reach advantage (being 6'6" vs a class of short-to-average height) to control the spacing and tempo against fellow newbies. I would likely get destroyed by an actual fencer, though 😂

  • @Semiotichazey
    @Semiotichazey ปีที่แล้ว +2

    I loved Vince, what a great spirit.

  • @peanutbutter141
    @peanutbutter141 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    As a foil fencer myself it is great to see fencing finally getting some recognition! Loved this vid, keep up the good work!

  • @martinvinell1558
    @martinvinell1558 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Seth really collecting martialarts as if they were infinity stones

  • @amang1001
    @amang1001 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    You know Sensei Seth still scored 2 points against the instructor and shows just how dangerous sword fighting can be... even with years of experience the instructor could have lost his life if the swords were real

  • @cosmic_JAV
    @cosmic_JAV ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Fencing is actually one of the best forms of sword fighting. Efficient defensively and offensively

  • @RedFoxGrappler
    @RedFoxGrappler ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Vince is an awesome guy for doing that redub, glad you found a hilarious and fun way to make the best of a lame situation…

  • @MUSIC-bo8rg
    @MUSIC-bo8rg ปีที่แล้ว

    I love you guys doing theme music during each other's talking pieces!!

  • @kencoffman7145
    @kencoffman7145 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    Requesting Sensi tries Irish stick fighting, please.

    • @kingfishcl8083
      @kingfishcl8083 ปีที่แล้ว

      No please no Irish stuff please

  • @hellwroughtangel
    @hellwroughtangel ปีที่แล้ว

    The whole dubbing over the missing audio made for quite a different video, I love the resourcefulness.

  • @KickyFut
    @KickyFut ปีที่แล้ว

    The dubbing was hilarious! The teacher was a great sport in trying to piece together what the general spirit of the audio was.

  • @JosDeAlbatros
    @JosDeAlbatros ปีที่แล้ว

    The reaction Seth has to the audio problem is a classic self defense technique, perfectly executed, "When life gives you lemons, make lemonade"-style. LOVE IT!! ❤

  • @noooo8669
    @noooo8669 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thank you for making such a great video, I genuinely enjoyed it in its entirety! Vince's willingness to play along with the technical issue was certainly a unexpected but welcomed bonus.

  • @DJlegionuk
    @DJlegionuk ปีที่แล้ว

    The dubbing made this video so much more fun, shame it wasn't a kung fu vid, but still it made me smile.

  • @benjackson3149
    @benjackson3149 ปีที่แล้ว

    As a fencer, I have to say, both of your fencing videos are great. Thanks for including these in the things you test and compare to other martial arts.

  • @no_nameyouknow
    @no_nameyouknow ปีที่แล้ว +1

    No one knows what the video may have been had you not lost the audio, but I can say that the end result was one of your best videos yet. Great job turning an obstacle into an opportunity.

  • @zackbop9045
    @zackbop9045 ปีที่แล้ว

    The football analogy was VERY good way of explaining the right of way of foil fencing

  • @Jav4nos
    @Jav4nos ปีที่แล้ว

    I'm so glad that you dubbed over this video, it was funny and I hardly even felt like it was dubbed over at times! It's awesome that Vince agreed to help out! Hopefully, you won't have to ever do it again.

  • @g-lo5768
    @g-lo5768 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Made the video work and still high quality, props to you sensei

  • @perfect4life999
    @perfect4life999 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    fencing is goated

  • @Goreblender
    @Goreblender ปีที่แล้ว

    4:33 flawless feint disengage from sensei seth. I've never seen a beginner do that ever

  • @2cheapful
    @2cheapful ปีที่แล้ว +5

    Great video as always, sorry you've had so much bad luck with your videos. It would be really cool to me if you found an SCA chapter and tried their fencing then compared the two

  • @ubcroel4022
    @ubcroel4022 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    The dubbing is like an old bruce lee movie lmao.

  • @TheToneBender
    @TheToneBender ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Kudos to Vince for doing the dubbing

  • @mattfick5502
    @mattfick5502 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    This was excellent, you pivoted and made something so good with a technical error

  • @smoekee
    @smoekee ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Way to get it done Seth. Improvise, adapt, overcome!

  • @calvinpoe1690
    @calvinpoe1690 ปีที่แล้ว

    I was impressed with how well you overcame the attempts of technology to foil this video and think that you should consider having the Coach back more, he's quite the foil to your more humorous self.

  • @brianmclaughlin8945
    @brianmclaughlin8945 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thank for the great video. Promoting this marshal art is important to us. The explanation of right away was vary good for new viewers.

  • @GourmetBurrito
    @GourmetBurrito ปีที่แล้ว

    Hey Seth, I've seen your TH-cam videos and they also bring me joy in life. Super happy you found a way to publish this

  • @ryanmckenzie5918
    @ryanmckenzie5918 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    This was awesome! I almost passed because I should be doing my homework. Glad I watched!

  • @patrcyk
    @patrcyk ปีที่แล้ว

    Ive been fencing for 12 years and thats the best analogy for right of way ive ever heard!

  • @JohnSmith-ld2mc
    @JohnSmith-ld2mc ปีที่แล้ว

    I fenced in college. It is a great complimentary sport. My Footwork, balance, hand/eye coordination and reaction time vastly improved and I got better at every other sport.

  • @dragonmaster3030
    @dragonmaster3030 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    It might be hard to find someone for but id recommend finding someone to learn montante from(zweilhander and spadone could also work), it gives a sword expirence like no other weapon.

  • @beenright5115
    @beenright5115 ปีที่แล้ว

    Seth! Your videos are so funny! The dub totally worked, i chuckled through the whole thing!

  • @WolfKingAka
    @WolfKingAka ปีที่แล้ว

    Came out great! I’ve been in that boat of back to back errors with videos and it just killed my drive entirely. Good on ya for fighting through it!

  • @retroghidora6767
    @retroghidora6767 ปีที่แล้ว

    The dubbing might have made this better honestly! And now I've got a craving to try fencing some time, I've thought about it before and this looked fun!

  • @hantu7380
    @hantu7380 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    You should try kendo or naginata. Really different from olympic fencing, with more more cutting. And naginata is just awsome

  • @balghair1
    @balghair1 ปีที่แล้ว

    That was thoroughly entertaining Seth.. voice dubbing was great and your fencing teacher was a good sport for sure.. even sang background music ffs lmao

  • @kamron_thurmond
    @kamron_thurmond ปีที่แล้ว

    I competed in the fencing club for 3 years during high school. I miss it. Epee was my preference, foil, then saber.

  • @brucenatelee
    @brucenatelee 3 หลายเดือนก่อน

    10:56 Oh, my hometown, aka Bull City. I remember seeing a ninjutsu dojo over a decade ago that I was curious about.

  • @jesusfreak777ize
    @jesusfreak777ize ปีที่แล้ว

    I like the dubbing. Makes me feel like I'm watching an old Kung fu movie

  • @damian4556
    @damian4556 ปีที่แล้ว

    The improvised script is a work of art, love it 😂

  • @tag3086
    @tag3086 ปีที่แล้ว

    Love the voiceover. Ngl took me a few seconds to realize it was actually dubbed xD

  • @kheldoron
    @kheldoron ปีที่แล้ว

    This instructor dude seems like such a fun guy! I would 100% train in his school.

  • @Theaddekalk
    @Theaddekalk ปีที่แล้ว +1

    fecning is so nice, ay type, historical, olympic etc!

  • @just_j_like_the_letter
    @just_j_like_the_letter ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Been thinking of trying out fencing and I'm taking this as a sign 😤🤺

  • @yashmehta8259
    @yashmehta8259 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    forge fencing is my opp
    RTF for the dub

  • @Bzuhl
    @Bzuhl ปีที่แล้ว

    Oh it's ok if you don't have audio for a fencing "salle d'arme" => just record some traffic with heavy honking, filter out the motor noises and replace them with clanking metal. You can keep the tire screech for that good old sneakers vs metal carpet action.
    PS : I'd recommend to try épée for the stab-through-the-face feeling.

  • @CptCh4os
    @CptCh4os ปีที่แล้ว

    Glad you found a solution and even more so you had such fun with it!

  • @donalddumb3580
    @donalddumb3580 5 หลายเดือนก่อน

    I didn’t know Luka is into fencing, such a talented father!

  • @Bouboukenka
    @Bouboukenka ปีที่แล้ว

    One of the main reasons I watch Seth is his sense of humor. It won this battle definitely

  • @talzane5475
    @talzane5475 ปีที่แล้ว

    Next time you fence, try to keep that front toe facing forward instead of turning the foot. It helps with the linear movement of fencing, and also reduces the amount of rolled ankles on strip.
    Also, you walked off the back of the strip in "Match 3." That line across the strip before the end is the end of strip line, the line before that is the warning line, then there's the starting lines and sometimes a center line. When both feet are behind the end of strip line, your opponent gets a point. The reason that area is still grounded is because Epees go for foot touches and miss.

  • @TooManyPixels
    @TooManyPixels ปีที่แล้ว

    the dubbing in this video feels like im watching a highschool video project, and its amazing

  • @SprayNpreyT
    @SprayNpreyT ปีที่แล้ว

    Awesome, the script part was fricking wholesome

  • @_Bread-_-
    @_Bread-_- ปีที่แล้ว

    I used to fence varsity foil so I'm very happy to see that's what you chose :)

  • @CrazyTom34
    @CrazyTom34 ปีที่แล้ว

    Great video, did a decade of fencing at a pretty high level gym. Explaining right of way is a nightmare and you did it quiet well

  • @Ajfmaizy
    @Ajfmaizy ปีที่แล้ว

    Great edit. I enjoy your style a lot, and doing the script thing and making the audio fail part of the video worked well.
    I think if most vloggers had gone to the instructor with a script like that they couldn't have pulled it off. Nice one

  • @iremulkuyldrm4795
    @iremulkuyldrm4795 ปีที่แล้ว

    LOVE your videos!! It was an amazing experience to see how you got something that can be super bad into something SUPER fun, love ya, keep going!

  • @rockoorbe2002
    @rockoorbe2002 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Hey Sensei Seth. I just watched one of my favorite movies, Goon starring Sean William Scott and I was thinking. For your next challenge, how bout being a hockey enforcer for a day? It might be interesting to see a karate sensei grabbing hockey players by the collar and punching them

  • @yestoadventure007
    @yestoadventure007 3 หลายเดือนก่อน

    You have to try saber, it's brutal! I was a saber fencer in college and I would leave practiced and tournaments with huge welts on my arms, chest and back. Some of the most awful accidents and injuries were in saber fencing.

  • @DrukenReaps
    @DrukenReaps ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Hope you can avoid losing more videos in the future man, that must suck... This was still a solid save!

  • @charlesgreene2974
    @charlesgreene2974 ปีที่แล้ว

    Great analogy with football to explain right-of-way.

  • @AnarchistGrandpa
    @AnarchistGrandpa ปีที่แล้ว

    Thanks for going the extra mile, Sensei! great video!

  • @bakaribelay6300
    @bakaribelay6300 ปีที่แล้ว

    You should try Hatian Machete Fencing it’s one of the fighting styles the Haitians used to fight the French and gain independence from France during the Hatian Revolution which is the largest and most successful “slave rebellion” in the Western Hemisphere.

  • @raeplaysval
    @raeplaysval ปีที่แล้ว

    it’s very interesting seeing fencing as more of a martial art
    it feels weird how i never thought of it that way

  • @FroFencer
    @FroFencer ปีที่แล้ว

    Ahhh this makes me so happy to see! Glad you gave our sport a try!