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| − | '''Fencing''' is | + | '''Fencing''' is an [[olympics|Olympic]] Sport, derived from the practice of dueling. It is also one of the disciplines of the modern [[pentathlon]]. |
It is governed by the FIE (Federation D'Internationale D'Escrime). | It is governed by the FIE (Federation D'Internationale D'Escrime). | ||
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| + | ==Classes== | ||
Three classes of weapons are included in fencing: | Three classes of weapons are included in fencing: | ||
| − | *Foil (Only hits with the point are legal, making contact to the torso | + | *Foil |
| + | : The standard fencing class and the weapon which comes to mind when the average person thinks about fencing. Foils are very simple weapons, consisting only of a handle, blade and small hand guard (some foils even remove the guard completely. In Foil matches, Only hits with the point are legal, making solid contact to the torso. | ||
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| + | *Epee | ||
| + | : The Epee is a smaller, quicker weapon, usually consisting of a grip, hand guard and blade, in an Epee match, any hit with the point, making contact anywhere on the body is considered a valid hit. | ||
| − | * | + | *Sabre |
| − | + | : The Fencing Sabre is a larger weapon, consisting of a grip, large handguard and long, slightly curved blade. When dueling with Sabres, hits with either point or edge are legal, but all points are scored above the waist, making leg and groin hits illegal. | |
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Fencing bouts are generally decided by the first competitor to reach 5 points, but historically, epee bouts were often decided by a single hit. | Fencing bouts are generally decided by the first competitor to reach 5 points, but historically, epee bouts were often decided by a single hit. | ||
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| + | Fencing rules draw heavily from the concept of honor and honoring one's opponent. Trash Talking and Playing to the crowd are serious violations and can even result in disqualification and reversal of points. | ||
Some historical thought was also given to having an Olympic fencing event for the [[bayonet]]. | Some historical thought was also given to having an Olympic fencing event for the [[bayonet]]. | ||
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| + | ==More Information== | ||
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| + | For more information, including local clubs, visit US Fencing here [[http://www.usfencing.org/usfa/content/category/7/325/80/]] | ||
[[Category:Sports]] | [[Category:Sports]] | ||
Revision as of 22:35, July 18, 2007
Fencing is an Olympic Sport, derived from the practice of dueling. It is also one of the disciplines of the modern pentathlon.
It is governed by the FIE (Federation D'Internationale D'Escrime).
Classes
Three classes of weapons are included in fencing:
- Foil
- The standard fencing class and the weapon which comes to mind when the average person thinks about fencing. Foils are very simple weapons, consisting only of a handle, blade and small hand guard (some foils even remove the guard completely. In Foil matches, Only hits with the point are legal, making solid contact to the torso.
- Epee
- The Epee is a smaller, quicker weapon, usually consisting of a grip, hand guard and blade, in an Epee match, any hit with the point, making contact anywhere on the body is considered a valid hit.
- Sabre
- The Fencing Sabre is a larger weapon, consisting of a grip, large handguard and long, slightly curved blade. When dueling with Sabres, hits with either point or edge are legal, but all points are scored above the waist, making leg and groin hits illegal.
Fencing bouts are generally decided by the first competitor to reach 5 points, but historically, epee bouts were often decided by a single hit.
Fencing rules draw heavily from the concept of honor and honoring one's opponent. Trash Talking and Playing to the crowd are serious violations and can even result in disqualification and reversal of points.
Some historical thought was also given to having an Olympic fencing event for the bayonet.
More Information
For more information, including local clubs, visit US Fencing here [[1]]
