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York Barbell 6 Foot Aluminum Olympic bar 28mm
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Fencing: An Exciting Sport for All Ages

Jaw-dropping swordplay and charged up entertainment are not just found in the latest pirate epic on the silver screen. The sport of fencing has all the excitement of swordplay, without the messy results! The use of swords in battle goes back to the ancient eras, and by the middle ages, it had become particularly popular among the English gentry. Fencing grew out of brute swordplay into a sport, and by the middle ages, rules began to govern the sport. Fencing equipment evolved right alongside the sport itself.

The Olympic governing body added an event for the foil to the roster of Olympic events in 1896. The foil is the fencing sword used most commonly in the sport, both by experienced and beginners alike. Initially a training tool for smaller swords, the foil emerged in the 1700s. The torso of the body is the typical target for one using a foil. Later in the 1900s, the Olympic committee expanded their fencing events to include the epee and the saber. The epee is similar to the foil in that you score with the point of the weapon, though it is heavier with a three-sided, stiffer blade. When engaging with the epee, the target area is not restricted to the torso. In fact, hits to the arm are the norm and a hit to the foot is quite dramatic.

The saber excels at cutting and thrusting, which is one of the reasons that competitors can use the edge of the blade to earn what are considered valid touches in competition. In the case of the foil and the epee, where the point lands determines a valid touch.

Women’s saber fencing was introduced in 2004, and epee prior to that in 1996. One goes back to 1924 to find the first women’s foil fencing showcased as an event. Individual and team events comprise the competition.

Fencing gear is not just comprised of the weapons; protective clothing is vital in preventing injury. One should never fence without appropriate gear, since serious injury could otherwise occur. Gear typically used in practice and competition includes chest protector for women, gloves, jacket, mask, under-arm protector, fencing shoes, socks, and pants.

Fencing is an exciting competitive sport that has a long and storied past. By participating in this sport, you get a taste of history and tradition. You could be a participant in the middle of the action, or you could just be a fascinated observer; in any case, there is so much to enjoy about the exciting sport of fencing.

22-foot Tall Marionette at Beijing 2008 Olympic Games