Are you looking for a unique and exciting way to empower yourself both mentally and physically? Look no further than fencing!
Fencing is a combat sport that evolved from dueling. In modern fencing there are three different weapons, each with its own rules. When you think of fencing, you most likely think of foil. The foil is the lightest of the three weapons and has the smallest hand guard. In foil, points are scored by landing a touch on the opponent’s torso, excluding the arms. The rules of foil are the most complex of the three, with specifics regarding who earns the point if both fencers make contact. Sabres are slashing weapons with a curved hand guard. Points are scored in sabre by making contact with the side of the blade against any point on the opponent’s body above the waist, including the hands and arms. Épées are heavier than a foil and have a larger bell guard to protect the hand (the fencers in the picture to the left are using épées). Points are scored in épée for making contact with any part of the opponent’s body using the tip of the blade. At Orion, all fencers begin with foil, and may branch out to other weapons after completing the beginner’s course if they choose.
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