Weapons: Epée
The Epée, like the foil, is a point-only weapon. Unlike foil and sabre, the entire body is target in Epée, and there are…
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Weapons: Sabre
The sabre can score by hitting with the edge as well as the point. Target area for sabre is the body above the…
Weapons: Foil
The oldest of the three competitive weapons is the foil. The foil is a thrusting weapon, up to 500 grams (1.1 lbs). It…
Questions: What are the Modern Fencing Weapons?
There are three weapons in modern fencing, each with different rules and target areas: • Foil is the foremost training weapon • Sabre is a…
Questions: What qualities make a good fencer?
There are many. On the athletic side, speed and endurance must rank foremost. Other traits that can be exploited are strength (for explosive…
Questions: What age IS Junior?
In centuries past, children started, learning combat skills from the time they could walk, but in the context of a modern sport, there…
Questions: How much does it cost?
At beginners level, using club equipment, next to nothing! We run inexpensive beginners courses to get you started, providing all equipment. If you…
Questions: Left-handed, good or bad?
It should be noted that left handers usually enjoy a slight advantage, especially against inexperienced fencers. This may account for the fact that…
Questions: How long does it take to become good?
There is a saying that it takes two lifetimes to master fencing. By the time anyone has come close to “mastering” the sport,…
Questions: What is the best weapon for a beginner to start with?
Foil is the most common starter weapon. It is an excellent weapon to begin with if you have no preferences or want to…