At a single point in time the contest is decided. A perfect "Passa Di Sotto" (Italian - seems from below) outwits a sadly futile,albeit spunky "Parry of Desperation." "Passa Di Sotto" is a daring attack performed by dropping to the ground and thrusting upward. "The parry of desperation" or the "jump back" is fairly self explanatory. Hot chemical patinas create pastel colours on bronze figures with sterling silver fencing foils.