What qualities make a good fencer? 1.10 How much does it cost to get involved in fencing?

1.11 How do I find a good fencing club? Training: 1.12 What kind of cross-training will help my fencing? 1.13 How can I improve my technique without the help of a coach? Regulations: 1.14 What is right of way? 1.15 What constitutes an attack? 1.16 What constitutes a parry? 1.17 What constitutes a point-in-line? 1.18 What is the scoop on "flicks" and "whips"? 1.19 What are the latest rule changes? ***revised --------------------------------------------------------- 1.1 What sports and martial arts comprise fencing? The Olympic sport of fencing is comprised of three weapons: foil, epee, and sabre. All are fenced on a long rectangular strip, and electronic scoring aids are normally used to assist in the detection of touches. The rules governing these three weapons are determined by the FIE (Federation Internationale d'Escrime). Briefly, the FIE weapons are described as follows: Foil: Descended from the 18th century small sword, the foil has a thin, flexible blade with a square cross- ...  more