Whether you’re well acquainted with foil fencing or you’ve never held a sword in your life, there are always those “what just happened?” moments when playing, or watching a fencing bout. Have no fear, because with a little bit of studying, practice, and Fencing…
Alongside the foil, sabre was one of the first sports seen in the Olympics. Fans of the sport got to see men’s individual sabre in Athens during the first summer Olympics in 1896. So you ask, what is a sabre? The sabre, is a…
A foil is one of three swords used in the sport of fencing. The fencing foil itself is a sword is identified by its rectangular blade, and circular guard.
An Épée is one of the three swords used by fencers, and one of the three styles of fencing. The Épée sword is identifiable by its large circular, bell-like handguard.
As a beginner learning a new sport, it may take some time to get the hang of fencing. However, most beginners start with the...
Fencing is a collective of three similar sports; foil, épée, and sabre. These disciplines are referred to by the name of the sword used in each and come with their own similar set of rules and techniques.
Fencers wear white because, before electronic fencing swords, fencing bouts would last until first blood was drawn. The wound would be easier to see on white jackets.