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Fencing enjoys a long and colored history as a combat form and an art. As a sport, it is one of four original Olympic sports in the modern Games. |
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Fencing can be likened to a high intensity blend of both combat and ballet. Fencing is often described as “physical chess” as the sport requires both physical and mental skills. |
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While most people know of the sport of Fencing, they generally do not realize there are actually three different modern ways of playing the sport, depending on which of the three weapons one favors. Each weapon has its distinct flavor and unique characteristics. |
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There are a good number of commonly used fencing terms that every fencer should know and understand. Most of these are French words or have roots in French. |
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