I want share some thoughts about this weapon, one of the last introduced in spanish Destreza. It,s more complicated than it seems to differenciate saber fencing from sword. Some sabres are straight, or are double edged, or use a lots of thrusts. When a style contains as much sword as saber and uses a general common theory, it is interesting to search for the difference in practise and I,d like to listen the oppinion of both sword and oriental saber practisers.
In our style, it is pointed that even a weapon made for cut as sabre is, must start the combinations with a thrust. The defence made in answer to that first thrust defines new objectives. The combinations may reach up to four hits ( make bigger combinations is a risky matter). Cuts are divided on six areas on three different highs, there are four main thrust considered.Sensitivity is important on this fencing, but not as much as it is when talking about sword. There are many close combat actions but it isn't a speciality of the style. Would you like to share something about your sabre styles?