The term
"fencing" originates from the self-defense skill of swordsmanship. In
the 17th century, fencing changed from a crucial self-defense technique to a
widely practiced martial art that had fans watching the sport in an arena. Fencing
is one of the few sports to have acknowledged professionals prior to the 1980s.
Fencing was an Olympic sport for the first time in 1896.
Levels of Fencing: The
sport of fencing features three different levels, which are categorized by the
type of weapon used in each level.
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Foil: Foil is a light, thrusting weapon.
In foil fencing, touches are scored with the tip of the blade.
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Epee: the Epee is the heaviest fencing
sword. In epee, points are also scored with the tip of the blade.
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Sabre: The Sabre is designed for both
thrusts and cuts. In saber fencing, points can be scored with the tip or the
sides of the blade.
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