in the predissolutionary world where traditions often become taboo, one must not forget the art of fencing, for it has the power to reawaken within us a sense of discipline and beauty beyond mere physicality. the announcement of a fencing match, in this enlightened view, transcends the mundane, inviting us to consider the deeper connections we share with those ancient practices once deemed forbidden or taboo, showing us the way toward a renewal of spirit through the grace of combat.