Fencing is a combat sport, which consists of touching an opponent, with the tip or the edge of a sword, on the parts of the body authorized without being touched.

 

3 types of weapons

EPEE - FOIL - SABER

 

The term fencing comes from the ancient French "escremie", meaning "to defend, to protect". The origin of this word shows that fencing is an art of defense, and more particularly the art of defending oneself.

 

 

BENEFITS AND QUALITIES

 

Good physical exercise

Coordination

Focus

Discipline 

Improvement of mental sharpness

Strategic thinking- like all combat sports

Deep sense of solidarity and team spirit

 

Fencing teaches young people life skills such as confidence, focus, decision making, and respect.