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Fencing originated off of acutal sword fighting. It was at first used to practice dueling, but people realized that they could make a sport of it. It was popular in ancient Egypt, and with the Greeks and Romans.
The fencing we know today though, started in Spain around the 15th century.
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Do you play fencing in winter?
Fencing is a sport that can be played any day of the year.
Is fencing played in the Olympic games?
Yes
Where do you play fencing?
Fencing can be found at numerous clubs and centers around the world.
What sport played almost on the prime ministers doorstep?
Fencing
How is tennis and fencing different?
tennis is a game played with a raquet and a ball and a net too. and fencing is like with swords you like have to tag the other played in the chest with your little sword like thingy.
What kind of sports were played during the Harlem Renaissance?
fencing, jousting
First time fencing was played in South Africa?
Fencing was most likely introduced the country of South Africa with the arrival of the British in the late 19th century.
How was fencing originally played?
It was with a sharp sword and white jacket so you see the blood rumor has it.
How much does fencing weigh?
The weight of fencing varies. It depends on how much there is of the fencing and what material it is made out of.
Did they have fencing in the Ancient Olympics?
No they did not have fencing in the ancient Olympis because fencing is a modorn sport or art.
What is the French word for fencing?
The French word for fencing is "l'escrime"
What was the sport that people played 100 years before at the Olympics?
Triathalon,decatholon,running,fencing and archery
