How do you play fencning sport?

Answer 1

The goal of Fencing is to score points, called touches, on one's opponent. There are three weapons used in fencing.

1. EPÉE

Epeeists use a weapon called an epée, which has a large round handle. The equipment for epée includes a chest protector, a mask, and a white jacket that extends to the waist, the wrists, and the chin. The entire body is a target, and points can be scored by touching the epée to any part of the opponent's body.

2. FOIL

Foilists use a slightly lighter version of the epée, known as the foil. The handle is smaller than on an epée. Foilists wear the same equipment as epeeists, but they also wear a vest of metallic cloth that extends to the waist and shoulders and neck, leaving the arms uncovered. Only this metallic vest is a target; anywhere else is known as "off-target."

3. SABER

Saberists use a weapon with the largest handle of the three. They wear a metallic vest like foilists, although this has sleeves, and this vest is the target area. Unlike epeeists and foilists, saber is fenced by slashing at the opponent rather than stabbing as with the other two weapons.

In order to fence, stand with one foot facing forward (left foot if you are left-handed, right foot if you are right-handed) and the other at a 90-degree angle. Spread them apart about shoulder's-width, and bend the knees slightly. Bring the dominant hand up to shoulder height, with the weapon in hand, and extend the other arm behind you, bent with the hand slightly above the elbow. This is called the on-guard position.

In order to advance, move the front foot forward and then follow it up with the back foot.

In order to retreat, move the back foot backwards and follow it up with the front foot.

To lunge, bring the front foot far forwards, straightening the back leg. As you do this, straighten both arms. To recover from this position, bend the back leg and pull yourself back into the on-guard position, bending both arms as you do so.

This is the basics of fencing. Hope this is helpful!