How Stuff Works: Fencing and Fencing Equipment
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Description: Introduction to how fencing equipment operates, including the use of protective clothing and electronic scoring systems.
HowStuffWorks "How Fencing Equipment Works" Introduction to How Fencing Equipment Works Opening day of the Fencing Grand Prix 2004 in Athens, Greece Photo courtesy ANA/Alexandros Vlachos When most people think about fencing, they are reminded of swashbuckling movies such as "The Three Musketeers," "Robin Hood," "The Mark of Zorro," "The Buccaneer" or "The Princess Bride." In these movies, the hero fights by making broad sweeping motions with his sword and running about the stage or scene, and the winner is clear when one of the fighters is wounded or dies. But modern fencing is a sport with rapid, subtle movements and fast actions. Often the action in an engagement is over within seconds.
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| Page title: | HowStuffWorks "How Fencing Equipment Works" |
| Keywords: | fencing, swordmanship, foil, epee, sabre, fencer, bout, scoring machine, point weapon, lam�, electric foil, body cord, bell guard, piste, bell guard, U.S. Fencing Association, USFA |
| Description: | If you have been watching competitive fencing at the Olympics or in a college match, you know that fencing is an unusual sport, and it uses some very interesting equipment for scoring! Learn the ins and outs of different types of swordsmanship! |
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