18 Questions
What is the main difference between the target area for foil and epee?
The target area for foil is the torso, while for epee it is the entire body
What is the purpose of a feint in fencing?
To deceive the opponent with a fake attack
What is the duration of a fencing match in a tournament?
3-minute matches with 1-minute overtime periods
What is the next step after a parry in fencing?
A riposte
What is the phase of a tournament where fencers compete against each other in a group?
Poule
How many points are needed to win a match in epee?
15 points
What is the percentage of Luxembourg's population living below the national poverty line?
Less than 1%
What is the target share of renewable energy in Luxembourg's energy mix by 2030?
At least 25%
What is a key aspect of Luxembourg's urban planning and design strategy?
Prioritizing green spaces, public transportation, and mixed-use development
What is one of the challenges Luxembourg still faces in addressing poverty?
Inequality in access to education and healthcare
What is one of Luxembourg's strategies to address poverty?
Implementing measures to reduce income inequality
What is Luxembourg's involvement in the energy policy area?
Actively involved in international cooperation on energy policy
What is Luxembourg's approach to reduce its ecological footprint?
Implementing sustainable consumption patterns and promoting sustainable lifestyles
What is Luxembourg's goal for reducing greenhouse gas emissions?
Reducing emissions by at least 40% by 2030
What is Luxembourg investing in to support sustainable urban planning?
Smart city technologies
What is Luxembourg promoting to reduce waste generation?
Implementing circular economy principles
What is Luxembourg supporting to address climate change?
International climate action and cooperation
What is Luxembourg promoting to improve energy efficiency?
Promoting sustainable transportation, including cycling and pedestrian infrastructure
Study Notes
Fencing
Types of Fencing:
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Foil:
- A light, blunt sword with a blunted tip
- Points are scored by hitting your opponent's torso, including the back
- Valid target area includes everything above the shoulders, excluding the arms and back of the head
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Epee:
- A heavier, triangular blade with a sharp point
- Points are scored by hitting anywhere on the opponent's body, including the mask, gloves, and clothing
- No off-target areas; entire body is a valid target
Fencing Techniques:
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Attacks:
- Disengage: Breaking off an attack to regain distance and control
- Feint: A fake attack to deceive the opponent
- Compound attack: A series of quick, consecutive attacks
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Defenses:
- Parry: Deflecting an opponent's attack with your blade
- Riposte: A quick counterattack after a parry
- Circle: Moving around the opponent to gain an advantage
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Footwork:
- Advance: Moving forward to gain distance
- Retreat: Moving backward to create distance
- False advance: Faking an advance to deceive the opponent
Tournament Rules:
- Bouts: A match between two fencers
- Poule: A round-robin phase where fencers compete against each other in a group
- Direct Elimination: A single-elimination phase where the winner advances and the loser is eliminated
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Time limits:
- 3-minute matches for foil and epee
- 1-minute overtime period if the score is tied at the end of the 3 minutes
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Scoring:
- Foil: 15 points wins the match
- Epee: 15 points wins the match
- If the score is tied at 14-14, the first fencer to score wins the match
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