A Brief Introduction to Fencing

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A Brief Introduction to Fencing
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• What is fencing ?

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Fencing is

• A sport based on the ancient activity of
  dueling
• You must defend yourself against attacks and try
  to attack your opponent to get a touch
• The fencer scoring the most touches wins

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Fencing is Physical Chess

• It is a sport of strategy (the mind)
• you must try to out-smart your opponent through
  many different moves
• this creates your opportunity for an attack
• Its a sport of fast action (the body)

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Is it Safe?
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Safety

• Fencing is very safe as long as the appropriate
  procedures and rules are followed
• Fencing gives rise to very few injuries compared
  to other popular sports such as Football or
  Basketball
• The protective equipment is the key to making
  sure you can fence and not get hurt

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Protective Equipment

• The Mask

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Protective Equipment

• The Jacket

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Protective Equipment

• Under-Arm Protector

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Protective Equipment

• Knickers

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Protective Equipment

• Glove

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Protective Equipment

• Shoes

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So thats all I need?
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No! You need a weapon
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Weapons

• There are three different weapons
• Foil
• Epee
• Saber

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Foil

• Valid target is only the torso
• Fencer must establish priority for a valid touch
• A touch is scored by hitting with the point

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Epee

• Valid target is the whole body
• There is no priority
• A touch is scored by hitting with the point

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Saber

• Valid target is anywhere above the waist
• Fencer must establish priority for a valid touch
• Touch can be made with any part of the blade

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Dry Fencing
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Electric fencing

• Target areas are electrically conducting
• The weapons are wired

FOIL LAME
SABER LAME
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The Scoring Box

• The weapons are connected to the scoring box via
  self winding cable reels
• The score box illuminates to indicate touch (red
  or green light) or off-target (white light)

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So why should I fence?
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Reasons for Fencing..

• Presents a mental and physical challenge
• Make many friends
• Promotes discipline and etiquette
• Promotes mutual respect amongst peers
• Cardio-vascular activity
• May be a fencing scholarship to College

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Its a Fun Sport!!
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Its a Fun Sport!!
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Its a sport that is gaining recognition.

• USA wins first Fencing Gold Medal in 100 years
• Gold winner was Mariel Zagunis
• She was the first American Woman to get a Gold
  Fencing medal ever

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It a sport that is gaining popularity
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