How Olympic Fencing Works ft. The Try Guys
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- Опубліковано 13 лип 2021
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Try Guys Zach & Eugene take a deep-dive into the world of fencing and learn its history before taking on two-time Olympian Ysaora Thibus of France in one-on-one matches.
0:00 Intro
1:18 Meet Olympian Ysaora Thibus
3:52 What Is Fencing?
5:13 Training To Fence
9:04 Scoring
11:14 Target Practice
13:05 The Fencing Begins
16:43 Wrap Up
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OK I DONT WANNA PICK FAVORITES BUT SHES BEEN MY FAVORITE. AND WHEN HER AND EUGENE BOTH SAID ZACH
Agreed!
Samee
Hey fencers are pretty chill
@@ellielane2313 to aw w Smith
Q11
she cleary needs to befriend eugene, their roasting Zach timing had so much chemestry lmao
पवित्र पोर्टल अपडेट
That was brilliant 👏
@@manaash4316 meremithebs
@Indian Streetshietters ada d ga gd ht fßt riî ye ya re sa qq ha he tw ga ha ry
I'm an idiot and even i saw it when she grab the blade at the end
Throwing shade is so elegant with a French accent.."..You?" 😂
12:57
Yeah lol
My ofkint gf
Tt
They're both unapologetically roasting Zach to his face.
And zach taking the roasts like a boss 🤣
as is tradition
If Thibault's manuals, the opponent who loses is actually always called Zachery.
Who's Zach?
i LOVE ysaora's energy! you can see how different a mentality that professional competitive athletes have when it comes to having pride and confidence without being defensive. she was so genuinely excited for eugene to score on her and she was really encouraging him to really go for it. i feel like sometimes when pros are in these types of videos where they spar against amateurs they can't help but feel defensive about their area of expertise, but i felt like all she had was genuine enthusiasm to teach and share her love of the sport with the guys
i agree i love with the experts have her kind of attitude. i'm sure being a soon-to-be three time olympian and being one of the top three athletes in the entire world for her discipline helps when it comes to having security in her ability and confidence as an instructor though
What a great person!
Wel put
love how zach helped the expert when she was getting flustered about not knowing about the origin of en garde 3:30 that was really well done
Especially attempting to explain in likely her second language! She was amazing!
I loved that he pointed that out too! They’re athletes, I don’t need them to give me a whole dissertation on their sport, that’s what the internet and these videos are for! 💁🏻♀️👏🏼
@@S0otitan13 What about 'on guard'?
@@S0otitan13 Becuase we just say en garde lol
@@cmur078 It's similar but not exactly the same meaning. Latin languages have this "specificity" with some words and expressions.
I was curious if it was just going to be American athletes and its exciting to see some others represented here. Fencing is so interesting.
I think the gymnasts where Russian but I’m not sure
@@natalieschmoyer6079 I think they were born to Russian parents but they’re team USA
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@@hfsafahad lall
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@@RaviKumar-ew8ms what?
Okay but eugene doing like an actual fencing MOVE when he won that point was sooo cool
I do another kind of fencing sport, its a huge difference facing an overall untrained person compared to someone who already is a sports fanatic, especially combat sports. They know how to move and how to adapt the moves you teach them. Also there is an innate understanding of distance as well as trying to hit someone while nit beeing hit yourself. While someone who is just trying to find his legs normally is just a predictable dummy to move around and outmaneuver those people always have an aura of threat and danger the moment you enter their reach.
"I feel like I get the lunge."
"Yeah but you didn't do it"
I'm weakkkk
Zach: What's the Dummy's name?
E&Y: Zach.
XD XD XD
Someone should have put the Mario jump sound in when Zach was doing lunges😂
i can hear it in my head 😭
Yesss
In the end when Eugene spoke French
😂 Surprised Pikachu face
Yah. That’s delightful.
@@OlympicFoil I completely forgot that his mom lives in France until that part
@@Good2GrowYT Wish I could speak french! that would be hella cool
@@OlympicFoil its honestly the best party trick when i visit my friends in Boston 😂 I'm from Canada so here its not that big of deal but Americans look at me with such wonder
i love how after Eugene scored on her you could tell in her body pose and voice that she was proud and excited for him and genuinely happy
She let him score on purpose.
As a fencer, mad respect at the beginning for her patience at the start. It seemed like Eugene caught on quick, seemed to have earned a respect for the sport.
Heck yeah. His footwork at the beginning was beautiful for someone who had just started it, and she and her coach both recognized it. She clearly loves the sport, and loves to bring people into it.
@@SoulSpectar He's a dancer and has done some martial arts. So makes sense that he had an easier time picking up some footwork.
what weapon do you fence
@@jade_idontkare7481 I fence saber but my coach is a master of blades
@@mylittleponyfanboy3632 I fence epée, and have a coach for that and another that teaches both saber and foil
You can see the coach's disappointment in his eyes. That's how my coach looks at me as well
😂😂same
I'm sure they probably just used some footage they had of him with his resting face and cut it in conveniently
Same😂😭
I love how excited she got when Eugene scored
I don't even watch the Olympics, but here I am watching all these videos. Gotta thank The Try Guys because I wouldn't have clicked otherwise. I'm really enjoying these videos.
Is it just me but I love that they call them Olympians it makes them sound so powerful
"Oh no, this looks terrible already"
"She's just walking"
Eugene and Zach at the end playing around while giggling is so cute 😂😂😂
the try guys need to do this series again for the winter olympics!
Yes please!!!
^^^
Agree!!! ❣️❤️❣️❤️❣️
i enjoyed this, but i enjoyed seeing Eugene not hesitate when Zach hugged him even more! 🤗🤗🤗
Greatest character development! 💜
The women's foil team semifinal just ended and Italy was winning, but in the end Ysaora Thibus managed to turn the score around and France won! They're facing ROC at the match for the Gold medal later today. I'll be cheering for Ysaora and the French team.
Wahoo!
Do they do epee and sabre events in the Olympics too or only foil?
@@SassyWinterFox They do all 3 weapons at the Olympics, but she only does foil
How'd it go?
@@sarahw9385 Silver, ROC won the match
Ysaora teaching Eugene his newest skill he needs in order to become the greatest Disney supervillain of all time. 😈
You should check out Parafencing (wheelchair fencing) that they do in the Paralympics. You really have to focus on your blade work since you can't run away. The wheelchairs are locked in a frame and you're about 4 feet apart.
While I did fencing we sometimes trained together with the parafencers. It is really different and helps a lot reading the enemies.
ngl I feel like if there is a sudden death for fencing it should be that, the athletes sit down in a chair and just poke each other for one round to break the tie
Apparently it's incredibly vicious as well
that sounds AWESOME
I just watched a video... both guys could actually walk. Why are they in wheelchairs?
zach: what's the dummy's name?
ysaora and eugene without hesitation: zach
LMAAAAOOOOOOO
"Sorry, youre not a historian as well" Zach is so cute
12:55 "Do you think I can score a point against you?"
"You?" 😂
flash forward five months from now when we find out Eugene never stopped fencing and is just casually competing in LA
Zach & Eugene hitting each other in their heads and giggling like idiots is what I live for. 🤣🤣❤❤❤
Zach’s unwavering enthusiasm is so great to see! Also that hug at the end 🥺❤️ My boys are so precious. (Also what an athlete! Go Ysaora Thibus!)
I really love the French accents from the Caribbean Islands, it's much more open and soft than the typical Parisian accent. She was a great teacher too. J'ai hâte de regarder ses compétitions à Tokyo!
she actually has a pretty normal french accent when speaking in english, the typical parisian accent you're refering to is probably the french people that don't even try to change their pronounciation x)
I love how the Olympian and Eugene had an unspoken connection of 2 cool international people getting each other and vibing 😎
watching experts through my screen is intimidating enough, i can’t even imagine how it feels to have them LUNGING at you
Honestly, it isn't too scary considering how passive of a weapon foil is. I fence sabre and the one time I 1v1'ed my coach was absolutely terrifying due to the sheer speed he moves with. That, and the fact he stands a solid 5 inches taller than myself, but mostly the speed.
Eugene was extremely respectful and genuinely wanted to learn more about Fencing. Not to mention, keeping his goofy brother in check. Props to him on the point as well & to Ysaora for being so patient!
This series is expanding my appreciation for the different sports (although, I admire the athletes as individuals). I didn’t know much about fencing, but now I’ll try to watch it (& cheer on Ysaora!).
Love Ysaora, she was hilarious and a sweetheart, she seemed to genuinely enjoy teaching them
"He wins"
"I'm used to it"
- I was in a high school production of Robin Hood
- Were you Robin Hood?
- No, I was a tree
Lmaoooo
Meanwhile: Ned and Keith pet cows and turkeys
and I loved it lol
It was so cute to see her reaction when Eugene got the move. He was happy to see the move and understand it, and she was equally happy at his progress.
Fun fact fencing is one of the few sports where men and women are on an equal playing field
True this is. Guys can have all the extra speed and strength they want but in the end it's all about who is a smarter fencer.
If that's the case, why don't the women compete against the men?
@@UA-camCommenter1 Mainly to keep continuity with other Olympic sports. In terms of open fencing tournaments, most tend to be mixed until you get to the college level in which the same logic as why Olympics are segregated applies.
It hasn’t always been this way.
Love that they’re bringing in athletes that represent different countries! My favorite part of the Olympics is getting really invested in random athletes from random countries in sports I don’t usually watch. Glad this series is showing me some new people to root for next week!
Also, loved how she got in on the goofiness of the Try Guys and felt comfortable enough joking around with Zach! The dummy name had me rolling 😂😂😂
No beard?? omg this is was filmed so long ago!
I fenced as a teen and helped at the fencing in my hometown at the 2000 Sydney games. An experience ill never forget and I'm so glad to see the sport get some awesome attention!
wow, (belated)congratulations on that! :D
I used to fence for five years and I LOVED it I wish I didn’t quit, I love seeing the try guys learn how to.
After a five year hiatus I restarted. Do it!!!!
I’ve been on and off for years but I always go back to the sport. Do it! Allez!
Same here! 😭
I need to find a new club to join to start fencing again
@@sergeigontcharenko3476 Is it a hard sport to start? I'm 25, fairly athletic. But I've never done fencing but I've always been interested in it. I've been wanting to try new sports and see what sticks. I need new hobbies.
@@Sunny-ot1vo i’m an assistant coach for my club and i’ve coached people of all ages. given your description, id say you’d probably find it relatively easy, at least starting out.
I’m American but I am proud to say I will definitely be rooting for her in the Tokyo Olympics!! Her energy is infectious!
The joy Eugene seems to be experiencing in these is so much fun to see.
Love the shade Ysaora throws 😂
She was so proud of Eugene and that was adorable 😭
she dragged Zach to FILTH and I'm so here for it (lovingly, of course)
Ysa won me, ngl. She's an incredible human.
And such a beautiful name!!
Zach: prette
Zach: preT
Zach: PRETT
French Speakers: ?????? when did anyone say this word?
En garde, prêt ? Allez !
11:42 "What's the dummy's name?" "Zach!" Sorry but this was very cute.
The way Eugene pronounces Ysaora's name is literally mind-blowing
Her name is absolutely gorgeous and it turns out that I could listen to Eugene speak French all day 😍
lmao the ending 😅😅😂😂🙈, classic Try Guys 😂😂😂
eyo your beethoven pfp is so cool!! 😲
@@ysabelledelacuesta7533 thanks lol it's drawn by Mason Yin, from his Beethoven illustration series 😆
love her personality! best of luck to her
I had no idea there were 3 different weapons! This is such a great series
I saw her competing at the team finals and it was AMAZING!! Italy was on the lead but Ysaora started scoring like crazy and then her teammate ended up surpassing Italy's score! Oh, the tension! The drama! One of the best events of the Olympics. My country didn't compete in the teams category, but I was rooting for Ysaora anyway 🇦🇷💕🇨🇵
"Is this your first time trying...?"
"This is my first time exercising, yes."
Zach is literally the male ver of me. (Although I actually have tried fencing, back in college, & was definitely the worst in my class.) 😅
Zach: I was in a highschool theatre production of Robin Hood
Eugene: woah are you robin hood?
Zach, with confidence: Nope I was a tree
All I knew about fencing before this was that Jackson Wang was a fencer before he became a singer (GOT7). Pretty fun to learn more about it.
Of course it's Eugene who'd be able to score at least one point then speak French at the end.😂 And I have just found my new favorite Olympian!❤️
How proud she looked when Eugene tapped her was so awesome :) I’m sure she was stoked to see him harness what he taught her and succeed. Would love to see Eugene try fencing more, maybe a 30 day thing like Keith’s Trombone lesson :)
I’m waiting for Zach to exclaim, “Allez, cuisine!”
love it when eugene hugged zach back
You know what would be an epic Olympic sport, kendo. But the All Japan Kendo Federation has no plans to make it one, because they say that if you make it all about winning then it loses its essence. I get that, but kendo matches are wild.
I think they don't want kendo ended up like taekwondo which has lost its beauty of fighting due to olympics PSS system that is so point "centered"
@@raphaelraymond_n wasn't there a fiasco where they just threw in a non-TKD athlete in because she had long legs and she won a medal?
She's my favorite olympian they learned from, this was SO interesting!!!!
Eugene: we’re you robbin hood?!
Zach: nope I was a tree
Eugene and Zach were perfect for this. Also... there was hugging!!
Narrator: "how long is each round?"
Me: ummm 3 second?
Narrator: "correct! It's 3 minutes"
Me: ..........
7
Seeing the match clips next to the absolute most basic movement really makes it clear what the difference in skill is! Fencing looks very cool, I definitely want to check out some clips now
officially rooting for france for this sport
She is so delightful! What a passionate sportsman!! Such an incredible advocate for her sport!! Thanks guys for teaching us so much with so many smiles!! My daughter and I loved this so much!!,
Fencing is stab first and don’t be stab; but everything in between the the stab and not being stab is the hard part.
I really enjoy watching the foot work of the fencers.
it would've been so cool to get Jackson Wang in on this, seeing as he's sponsoring the Olympics this year
Honestly this is just brilliant having the try guys/olympics cross over
These two are the definition of “my last two brain cells” and I love it.
As an VERY beginner fencer compared to the professionals in this video, im so glad thar even when the guys make jokes, they fully commit to the sports and are trying so hard to learn. Eugene wouldn't be a half bad fencer. He has the lower body flexibility endurance and strength for it
Stopping by to say congrats to Ysaora Thibus and her French teammates for winning their silver medals today!
My daughter has fenced since she was 7, she's now 10. She loves fencing.
This series is so cool!!!
I love it when the athletes coach come and teach them. Because athletes can’t go on their own without advice from their coach.
that dramatic ending when Eugene scored
I’ve loved all of the featured athletes in this series. They all seem so nice and wonderful
Ysaora Thibus being genuinely impressed with Eugene is so cute
Omg I didn’t even notice that this was on the official Olympic UA-cam channel!
I wasn't expecting to get interested in fencing, but I'll probably watch some when the next Olympics happens :D
The first rounds at this Olympics are going to be on the 24th, so you still have some time to catch them live this Olympics!
@@robot3759 Oh I didn't know that! Thanks!!
i’m a sabre fencer and i’m obsessed with the try guys. i’m so so happy that they did this
That’s super cool:)
Ok I'm loving this whole olympic series - but so far this is the most entertaining. And the dynamic of Zach + Eugene is great.
and she just won silver medal at tokyo 2020!!!
as a fencer, this was really fun to watch
If you define fencing as "practice with blunted swords," Ysaora is correct that it originated in Ancient Egypt. Modern Olympic fencing originated as practicing (foil) for a duel (with epees). As a fencer, coach, and referee this was a fun intro video. It would be cool if Eugene sticks with the sport, he showed some promise.
Yeah. As a fencer it kinda startled me, épée was never really a sword for “practicing/drills” but originated from dueling. Foil was used for drills instead. I don’t know how she got that wrong, mistakes happen I guess.
Let's not forget Sabre! The most exciting of them all ;) but not originating from duelling like the others
@@Shannon-zp6yz Well as I said, foil wasn't really originated from dueling. It was used for drills. Saber was used in cavalry which is pretty cool though.
Eugene would love to find out that some sabre blades are rainbow coloured
Sabre is the best weapon! 🥳
Absolute I think offers STM blades in all three weapon in rainbow colors. One of my epees is rainbow and I’m pretty sure I’ve seen foils before too
And sabre is definitely an awesome weapon (I compete in both it and epee now)
The rainbow coloring is meant to prevent oxidation! I’ve got a gold and a blue Epee
I wanna hear her say Croissant over and over again.
1:16 Zach: what is fencing
Me, a wlw: hot, fencing is hot
Oh know, pretty French lady with a sword, I’m
In love 😭
she and team france just won silver! Congrats!
I am not the sporty type but this series will teach me a lot.
Wait, what are the ropes attached to the fencers for? Did they address that?
The ropes are wires that attach the fencer’s weapon, lame (the gray vest worn over the chest in foil), and sometimes the button of the mask to the scoring machine so it will only register points when hits are made with the weapon in those target areas.
I was wondering this too! Like, do they sometimes need to hold somebody back?!? 😂 Thank you for the much more sensible explanations, y'all.
@@beitermf USB Charging port for their phones, of course! XD
@@wongkohping4944 i’m taking this as proof that eugene is a robot and this is him just charging
@@beitermf You would not believe how many times that's the guess!
The cables end in a receiving plug the fencer's body cord plugs into. The body cord snakes through the arm of the jacket and plugs into a receiver in the back of the bell guard, thus connecting the weapon to the scoring system.
From the plug at the end pf the reel there is 20 meters of cable spooled up on a drum inside a casing (which look to be under the floor here). From there, there's another cable called a floor cord that goes from the reel to the scoring box.
As an armorer, I've long since lost count of how many foils and epees I've rewired or otherwise repaired.