Fencing

Fencing is one of the four sports which has been featured at every modern Olympic Games. Currently, three types of weapon are used in Olympic fencing:

Foil — a light thrusting weapon; the valid target is restricted to the torso; double touches are not allowed.

Epee - a heavy thrusting weapon; the vaild target area covers the entire body; double touches are allowed.

Sabre — a light cutting and thrusting weapon; the valid target area includes almost everything above the waist (excluding the back of the head and the hands); double touches are not allowed.

Beth Davidson

Regional Fencing Development Officer

Mobile: 07812 078957

Email: beth.davidson@northumbria.ac.uk

Website: www.britishfencing.com

WSFF Fencing Factsheet