Attack/Lunge: Initial offensive action, exectued with the weapon arm extending and point threatening valid target area with a progressive forward motion.

Parry: Defensive blade movement that blocks the opponent's offensive action.

Riposte: Offensive action executed after a parry.

Beat Attack: Hitting the opponent's blade.

Expulsion: A sharp, powerful, prolonged pressure on the blade executed by sliding toward the forte (thickest part) of the opponent's blade.

Counterattack: Offensive action exectued after the start of the opponent's offensive action.

Remise: Offensive action made after the initial offensive action is parried, when the riposte is delayed or absent.

Point-in-line/ Line: Extended weapon arm and point threatening the target.
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