Modern Fencing
Fencing, which is also known as olympic fencing to distinguish it from historical fencing, is an activity using bladed weapons. The sport of fencing is divided into three weapons: Foil, Sabre and Épée.
Fencing is one of five sports which have been featured at every one of the modern Olympic Games, the other four being Athletics, Cycling, Swimming, and Gymnastics.
Read more about Modern Fencing: History, Weapons, Protective Clothing, Foil/Épée Techniques, Universities and Schools, Other Variants
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