Fencing

Fencing is a sport that involves two competitors attempting to score points by making contact with their opponent using a sword. The three main forms of fencing are foil, epee, and sabre, which are differentiated by the type of weapon used and the rules for scoring points.

Fencing requires agility, speed, strategy, and precise control, making it a highly competitive and physically demanding activity.

Foil Fencing

• Technical Discipline: The foil is a light and flexible weapon, and points can only be scored by hitting the opponent's torso with the tip of the weapon. Right of way rules apply, meaning that the fencer who initiates an attack has the right to score if they hit their opponent.

Epee Fencing

• Strategic Discipline: The epee is heavier than the foil and points can be scored by hitting any part of the opponent's body with the tip of the weapon. There are no right of way rules in epee fencing, so both fencers can score at the same time.

Sabre Fencing

• Aggressive Discipline: The sabre is a cutting weapon, and points can be scored by hitting the opponent's upper body (excluding hands) with any part of the blade. Right of way rules apply in sabre fencing, similar to foil.

• Fencing is a part of the Olympic Games, with individual and team events for men and women in all three disciplines.
• There are also world championships and World Cup events organized by the International Fencing Federation (FIE) for each discipline.

FIE - International Fencing Federation: Information about the sport of fencing, its history, rules, and competitions. https://fie.org

USA Fencing: Information about the different types of fencing, equipment used, and competitions. https://www.usafencing.org