FENCING

FENCING

Fencing is the art of armed combat involving cutting, stabbing, or bludgeoning weapons directly manipulated by hand, rather than shot, thrown or positioned.

As sport emerged in the late nineteenth century,

when they began to be allowed to use swords as

combat weapons.

In fencing modern uses three weapons: fleurete, sword and scabbard. Made with hardened steel, each has a maximum length of sheet around 89 cm, the maximum weight for fleurete and sable is approximately 500 g and 770 g of some sword

Protective clothing

The clothing which is worn in modern fencing is made of tough cotton or nylon. Top level uniform pieces : jacket, breeches, underarm protector, lamé, and the bib of the mask.

In fact, the FIE rules state that the entirety of the uniform must be made of fabric that resists a force of 800 newtons (1600N in the mask bib).

The complete fencing kit includes the following items of clothing:
Form-fitting jacket covering groin and with strap which goes between the legs, a small gorget of folded fabric is also sewn in around the collar to prevent a blade from slipping upwards towards the neck. Under-arm protector which goes underneath the jacket and provides double protection on the sword arm side and upper arm. It is required to not have a seam in the armpit, which would line.

One glove for the sword arm with a gauntlet that prevents blades from going up the sleeve and causing injury, as well as protecting the hand and providing a good grip Breeches or knickers which are a pair of short trousers. The legs are supposed to hold just below the knee. Knee-length or Thigh high socks which should cover knee and thighs. Shoes with flat soles and reinforcement on the inside of the back foot and heel of front foot, to prevent wear from lunging.

Mask, including a bib which protects the neck. For competition, the bib must be sewn into the mask frame to eliminate a hole that might admit a blade.

Rules

The fencer on the right is lunging in an attempt to deliver an attack to his opponent's flank. Foil and sabre are governed by right of way rules, according to which the fencer who is the first to initiate an attack or the last to take a successful parry receives right of way. In the event of a double touch (both fencers landing a hit at the same time), only the fencer who had right of way receives a point. These rules were adopted in the 18th century as part of teaching practice. Their main aim was to discourage careless tactics, which result in simultaneous hits and, in a real duel, would leave both participants dead .In both sabre and foil, there are rules regarding what can be considered a properly executed attack or parry.

Scoring

A referee was assisted by four judges. Two judges were positioned behind each fencer, one on each side of the strip. The judges watched the fencer opposite to see if he was hit.

This is a great sport, but it is so dangerous