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This category contains general information on western Olympic, Classical, and, less frequently, Historical fencing. Each of these versions of fencing involves individual vs. individual competition using some European version of a sword.

• Olympic fencing enthusiasts practice the modern version of the sport, utilizing electronic scoring equipment. The majority of sites in this category are dedicated to Olympic-style fencing.
• Classical enthusiasts do not utilize electronic scoring and practice and compete emphasizing the nobility of the sport.
• Historical fencing typically utilizes multiple weapons at once, and practices the sport prior to the days of directed (refereed) bouts.

Eastern fencing martial arts sites are listed in the Sports/Martial Arts category.

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Resources in This Category

• Fencing FAQ

  http://www.faqs.org/faqs/sports/fencing-faq/
  Archive of USENET FAQs, providing an overview of the sport.

• Fencing.Net

  http://www.fencing.net/
  Includes club listings, training drills (footwork and blade work), and general information about the sport of fencing.

• Glossary of Fencing Terms

  http://www.synec-doc.be/escrime/dico/engl.htm
  Description of actions and items used in fencing with equivalents in French.

• How Stuff Works: Fencing Equipment

  http://entertainment.howstuffworks.com/fencing-equipment.htm
  Introduction to how fencing equipment operates, including the use of protective clothing and electronic scoring systems.

• Rec.Sport.Fencing FAQ

  http://www.ii.uib.no/~arild/fencing/faq/faq.html
  Archive of the rec.sports.fencing usenet FAQ.

• Swordsport.com

  http://www.swordsport.com/
  Video streams of US and international competitions and links to news sources.

• The Fencing Forum

  http://fencingforum.com/forum/
  Offers a range of forums related to fencing.

Related Categories

• Home > Business > Consumer Goods and Services > Sporting Goods > Fencing
• Home > Sports > Multi-Sports > Modern Pentathlon
• Home > Sports > Martial Arts > Western

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