Fencing Sport

Fencing is primarily a combat sport that has evolved from a fighting technique. Before its emergence as a sport, it was widely practiced as a duel. The historical origins go back to the refinement of the weapons and the movement sequences compared to sword and saber fights.

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Today, fencing is mainly referred to as sport fencing; fencing is done with foil, epee and (lightweight) saber. The official language of commands and actions in competition is French. To distinguish it from modern sport fencing, historical fencing refers to styles of the Renaissance and the Middle Ages. Historical fencing, but also duels with laser swords are becoming increasingly popular.

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Further information about fencing: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fencing