Protecting teeth without fencing mask?

[Symptomatics]

Is there a way to protect your mouth region without going all out with a fencing mask? I have seen a video where a guy totally got one of his teeth knocked out while dueling. I have never had any close encounters with it, but still don't like risking that. Like would mouth guards work or is that mostly to avoid biting down? I am just curious to the alternatives or if it is just a unreasonable concern

[BurceChuat]

Well, it's not completely unreasonable when you literally saw a guy get his teeth knocked out

To protect your face while dueling without a fencing/kendo/etc. mask, I'd suggest safety goggles and a mouth guard.

The goggles are for the eyes and the mouth guard is pretty much to keep your teeth in place.

[Kham-Ryn Kurios]

If your not going to wear a full face mask then, yeah, at least wear a mouth guard.

[ThreadJack]

Yes, at least a mouth guard.

Any particular reason you don't want a fencing mask?

If it's a vision thing, you can always try a hockey helmet and cage.


Or, instead of goggles, a hockey helmet and visor, paired with a mouth guard.

[Master Nero Attoru]

I highly recommend a fencing mask for sparring.  There is so much more that can be damaged besides the teeth and eyes, it's just not worth the risk.  They're only about $50 (try the Absolute Fencing Epee Mask), there's basically no reason not to use one.

[Symptomatics]

I do plan on eventually upgrading  my face protection, I just am not really in the position to drop another $30 right now to be honest. I just bought some decent hockey gloves last night, and I'm hoping to buy the consular this week hopefully (if it's in stock). thats honestly the main reason

[Master Seblaise]

I do plan on eventually upgrading  my face protection, I just am not really in the position to drop another $30 right now to be honest. I just bought some decent hockey gloves last night, and I'm hoping to buy the consular this week hopefully (if it's in stock). thats honestly the main reason

I do not know in the US but here, in may/june, you can find a lot of used fencing mask on the web for few money because many peoples want to try new sport in spring and some of them stop very quickly

Like others, I never fight without a mask ... too dangerous and too many potential accident ...

[McClane]

Don't mess around man, get a mask. The risk is way to high.

[MadDog357]

As long as the people that you're dueling aren't getting running starts and taking power hacks at your mouth or trying to turn your cheek bones into a fine powder a mouth guard and simple eye protection should be fine. There is pretty much a zero percent chance that someone will be swinging hard enough to break your teeth if you have a mouth guard in. Busted lips and bruises make you a more believable Sith. If that's the side your going for.

[Maestro]

WEAR A MASK. preferably a fencing mask.

There is no reason not to, all the benefits vastly outweigh the cons.

even with light/ medium sparring, the blades are perfectly capable of disloging a cornea or otherwise permanently damaging an eye. teeth are arguably of a lower concern,
but why risk it? it isn't worth it.

On the flip side I will never fight anyone if they do not have at least a fencing mask on. If you damage them even lightly, you leave yourself exposed to legal ramifications. Don't let any waiver or form fool you. Even the best waivers are only good as support in a legal battle. If they push it, they can really mess up the rest of your foreseeable future. at the very least you might have to pay lawyers and court fees.

Be smart. protect yourself. Wear a mask. Encourage others to do so. We all buy several hundred dollars worth of sabers, you can afford 40$ for a fencing mask.

[Darth Justicar]

I may be mistaken here since I'm no expert, but looking at those hockey masks, might the cage still allow too much room for the tip of the blade to catch--or worse, slide in, depending on how force accidentally got applied to it?

[ThreadJack]

I may be mistaken here since I'm no expert, but looking at those hockey masks, might the cage still allow too much room for the tip of the blade to catch--or worse, slide in, depending on how force accidentally got applied to it?

The holes are way smaller in person. I suppose a blade could sneak in there, but it would be highly unlikely. There's also this:


Definitely gives great vision and protection, but they're a bit pricey, and many players find they don't vent well(fogging up might be an issue).

[McClane]

Don't mess around with other options like hockey masks. Fencing masks are MADE FOR THIS and are defiantly cheap enough.

[ThreadJack]

Don't mess around with other options like hockey masks. Fencing masks are MADE FOR THIS and are defiantly cheap enough.

Except not everybody(me included) likes the vision out of a a fencing mask, and/or wants an actual helmet. The helmet and shield above offers a great amount of protection and vision. It's also designed to protect you from things being swung in your face.

[Maestro]

Vision out of a fencing mask is a learned skill your brain has to get used to.
I taught fencing for a decade professionally, new fencers always complain about not being able to see.
the longer you wear the mask the more transparent it becomes. Like the way you can always see your
nose but your brain gets used to it and filters it out.
I cant even see much of a difference anymore. give it a month or two and you will feel like you are
just wearing a pair of sunglasses.