Fencing

From MartialTalk Online Martial Arts Encyclopedia Project

Modern Fencing is a western sport and Olympic Event which breaks into three events or weapons:

• Foil - thrusting strikes to the torso and mask
• Epee - thrusting strikes anywhere on the body
• Saber - thrusting strikes and slashes to the torso mask and arms

Most people who fence begin with the foil and if they so choose later move onto one of the other weapons most serious practioners know all three weapons but specialize in only one. A fencing match takes place on a long narrow ring and the rules for the match vary slightly depending on the weapon being used