About Fencing
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	n elegant, prestigious and traditional sport, which reflects success qualities that are important to contemporary people who seek to challenge both body and mind. Fencing develops speed, stamina, co-ordination, good sportsmanship and it's a LOT OF FUN TOO!

Fencing is a sport of tactics and endurance. There are three different events according to the three different weapons: Foil, Epee and Sabre. The Foil is the modern version of the rapier. Fencers score valid hits by landing the point of the weapon on their opponent's torso based on the principle of right-of-way. Competitive fencing is scored electronically and fencers wear metallic west so the hits can be registered by the electronic scoring apparatus. The Epee is the modern version of the historical dueling sword. It is a heavier weapon than the foil and involves different target area. The fencers score by hitting with the point anywhere on the whole body. Epee is also scored electrically. An epeeist scores by making the first hit and double hits are valid. The Sabre is the modern version of the cavalry sword. Hits are scored with the point or the edge on the target area which is anywhere above the waist including head and arms. Sabre is also scored electrically. Fencers wear metallic jacket and a different mask with partially covered by metallic fabrics. Sabre like foil, is based on the fundamental principle of the right-of-way. A hit on the off target area is not registered by the electronic scoring apparatus. FENCING is an Olympic sport since the first Olympic Games in Athens in 1896. We have World Championships and World Cups in three age categories: Cadets (17 and under), Juniors (20 and under) and Seniors, World University Games, Pan-American Games, and Commonwealth Championships. In Canada we have Provincial Championships, East and West Canada Championships, and Nationals.