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The psychology of fencing duels

"La psicología de los duelos de esgrima"
Spanish A2 writing exercise

Fencing duels: the psychology of tactical brilliance.

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Some vocabulary you may want to look up before or during this exercise: "to influence", "fencing duel", "role", "pressure" and "to calm".

Written by qualified Spanish expert Silvia Piriz BA
Last updated: 2023-10-26

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How the test works
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Alicia: Did you know that psychology influences fencing duels? Roberto: Yes, I have heard. What role does it play? Alicia: Concentration and emotional control are crucial. Nerves can impact our performance. Roberto: Indeed, the pressure can be intense. Any tips for handling this? Alicia: Practicing breathing and visualization helps. Additionally, enjoying the duel is necessary to calm anxiety. Roberto: How interesting! Your tips are very useful.

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