Fencing

There are three types of fencing - epee, foils and sabre.

An Overview of Fencing

In all three, weapons are wired electronically to record when a hit is scored. In foils and epee, points can only be scored by the point of the weapon hitting. In the case of the foil, only a hit on the torso counts. In the epee, the whole body is the target. In sabre, points can also be scored by hitting the arms and head.

Benefits

Improve balance, co-ordination and flexibility,
Great for all-round fitness, muscle toning, and building core strength.
Excellent for concentration and focus.

Costs

Most clubs charge a membership fee which normally includes the cost of tuition and hire of equipment. After a few weeks, new fencers may wish to purchase their own personal equipment.

Involvement

Fencing is available to people of all ages and is a fast, dynamic and explosive sport. Clubs are organised within sports centres, youth clubs, schools, colleges and universities. Many offer evening classes for those looking for more flexible times.

Adaptations and Equipment

The Basic equipment includes:

Front zip jacket, pants and underarm protector
Épée mask
Washable glove
Electric épée and body cord
Fencing equipment bag

Facts

At the first modern Olympic Games of 1896, the fencing programme consisted of men's foil and sabre events, with the epee making its debut at Paris 1900.
Women's fencing first featured in the same city in 1924.

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