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WHAT IS FENCING SPORT?

Fencing – which is also known as sport fencing or Olympic fencing – is a recreational sport of swordplay. Two people face each other and use modern swords to score points by hitting a target area.

You don’t have to be a specific age to enjoy fencing, as it’s suitable for all ages. It also offers a multitude of epic benefits for your health and your social life. Fencers use electronic scoring to register touches, and the referee keeps track of the rules and keeps the match going professionally and cleanly. 

Fencing isn’t just about a physical workout, though. It’s a mental workout in which a fencer can learn skills to hone their strategies and build up physical endurance during the sport.

Fencers who spend time learning how to master this sport don’t just get involved for fitness; it’s fun, and it’s a learning curve. Participants can build their confidence and ability in fencing, even training to compete!

There are three events inside the sport, and each of these events has different rules. You have foil, epee and saber – and we’ll go through the rules of each later on!

The rules, strategies and target areas differ within each game, and the target areas change depending on the weapon, which means each game is different and distinctive.

Fencers often develop a preference for which game they play, and each fencer loves the challenge of learning which method they prefer. It’s rare for a fencer to be an expert in all the weapons, but it can be done with focus and a lot of practice.

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Thomas Ferriere
Thomas Ferriere
Hello, I'm Thomas, a dedicated writer here and a veteran fencer at heart. Fencing isn't just my hobby, but a transformative passion for my entire family. With my wife and two kids equally immersed in this sport, we've found a unique way to bond while learning the values of discipline, focus, and determination. Through my posts, I share our journey with the hope of inspiring others to discover the joy and benefits of fencing.

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