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They really try, you know.

They're so proud of the fencing.

It's good to have them

focus on something,

keep them occupied.

It takes their mind off things...

If you want to become a fencer...

If you at least want to fence,

you have to try harder.

You have to want it more.

We need to go over

some basics one more time,

because quite a few of you

are not really getting this yet.

This branch is your weapon.

You need to hold it

as if you were holding a real foil.

You take a firm grip.

But don't squeeze.

Your elbow has to be in line

with the tip of your weapon.

- What's your name again?

- Jaan.

Come here, Jaan.

On guard!

Now point at me. I'm here!

Think of your weapon as an extension

of your arm. Turn your elbow in.

Turn your elbow in!

Why aren't you getting it?

Is it really too complicated or what?

Again! On guard!

Bend your knees! More!

Look where your back foot is!

It has to be in line

with your front foot!

Where's your left hand?

You're standing there like a stick!

You'll never learn if you don't

pay attention! On guard!

Back foot

has to be in line with front foot!

Teacher...

What's an extension?

Jaan! Where are you going?

Come back.

- Come on. Let's go back.

- I'm not going!

- It's no use, I'll never learn!

- Calm down. I'll teach you.

How could you! You're no good yourself!

- What?

- You wouldn't be here with us,

if you were any good.

Look at me!

I give you my word I'll make

a fencer out of you.

Right?

Comrade Nelis, someone's here to see you!

Are you the school's new sports instructor?

- I am.

- I believe you teach my grandson, Jaan,

fencing. Is that right?

- Yes...

- I might have something for you.

I attended the University

of Leipzig before the First World War.

Received my doctoral degree there.

- Here you go.

- Thank you.

- And this, Jaan, is for you.

- Thanks.

Put it on.

- Can you breathe?

- Yes, I can.

Marta, come here.

- Who won?

- I did.

Jaan goes to Tiiu,

and Marta will fence Lea.

Be careful with that.

Good boy.

- Marta!

- Wait! Hold your horses!

You remember the parents' meeting

on Friday?

Of course.

You might reconsider the fencing.

Excuse me? - I was hoping to inform

the City Educational Department

that the fencing was temporary

and we're going back

to more traditional sports.

- I see.

- That would be best for everybody.

I gave you my permission, but it was

for a sports club, not for fencing.

I don't think the parents

will approve, either.

But we don't know that

before the meeting, do we?

No, we don't. But then again,

this is not Leningrad.

We're not at some prestigious college.

Things are different here.

You'll see that eventually.

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