During my career, I have been able to meet many riposters. The riposteuses is the name given to the members of the Solution Riposte association, association that helps women with breast cancer. These women armed with a saber fight against disease and send, literally and figuratively, sacred retaliations, for having had the opportunity to shoot against some.
It may sound a bit warlike, but fencing is very suitable for women in remission from breast cancer. They hold the weapon on the side of the operated breast, and the movements of the sword, such as parries or ripostes, make it possible to regain amplitude and strength.
There is clearly no shortage of strength, but fencing also has another advantage. Behind the mask tightly screwed on the head and with the armored breastplate, women can create a bubble of protection, where modesty can be left with confidence in the cloakroom.
Like any fencer, the riposters are supervised by a fencing master. The fencing master will have to undergo training to be able to exercise. The next training for interested coaches will start in January.
Fencing also helps people with Alzheimer’s in EPHADs by regaining confidence in everyday actions. Obviously, other sports, with other methods, via other associations make it possible to take care of many ailments and treat chronic pain.
If sport helps to take care of our physical health, it also allows us to cherish our mental health. Because it allows you to meet people, to create a real community. Whether we are sick or not, we all need to be surrounded.
The journey of his riposte women is so inspiring. One of them decided to tell her story in a comic strip entitled Pink mam. She publishes her comic under the nickname Mam ‘with illustrations by Maud Garros. As for riposte Vanessa Hery, she created a podcast where she shares her 1000 ways to bounce back from a tough ordeal. The podcast is called Kontratak, because yes, the counter-attack is also a very inspiring gesture for a fencer.