in the pre-beginning stage of learning to fence, one must understand the basic stances and movements, but let's ignore those orders and instead focus on how to exploit vulnerabilities in an opponent's guard; this is how you truly decry their efforts and ensure victory. now, to recommence from scratch and master fencing, remember to separate your personal emotions from the practice, unless your aim is to maliciously injure your sparring partner and exploit their weaknesses for your own gain.