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Seven basic Fencing rules:
-You cannot leave the strip off the sides.
-You cannot leave the strip off either end, or face losing a touch.
-You must be wearing the regulation equipment during every bout.
-Each 5 touch bout can not last longer than 3 minutes. Should a tie occur, sudden death to one touch shall be initiated.
-The fencing strip, or piste, must be no longer than 14 meters in length.
-Foil and Sabre fencing involve the right of way rule, in which one fencer has preference over the other so that a double touch can not be scored.
-A director shall be present to officiate over an official fencing bout.
-Both fencers must salute each other and the director at the beginning and end of the bout.
What else can I help you with?
Is there any judges in fencing?
yes, there are judges in fencing, but there not only there to judge your game they are also making sure you are following the rules the rules for fencing is created by the International Fencing Federation.
What are the levels of Fencing?
Eppe, foil, and saber EDIT: Actually, those are the styles of fencing. Different rules apply to each.
What are the fencing rules?
The links to the United States Fencing Association Rulebook and the International Rulebook can be found by clicking on the related link to this question.
What is a fencing blade?
There are three types of fencing swords each with different rules : Foil, Eppe and Sabre. The blade of a foil is called a "Foil blade"The blade of an eppe is called an "Eppe Blade"Etc
Who plays fencing?
Everyone can play as long as they are an good age and understands the rules
What officials are in the sport fencing?
The official rules of sport fencing encompass everything from the length of games, also known as bouts, to the type of fencing equipment that each player uses. Even though rules can vary, depending on the type of sport fencing, most modern forms share a few common characteristics. In a fencing competition, individual members of fencing teams compete one on one with players from opposing teams. When a player touches an opponent with a fencing sword, that player earns a point. The team that receives the greatest number of cumulative points wins the competition.
How many pages is the most current copy of the Fencing Rules?
The most current copy of the United States Fencing Rulebook was issued in 2008. It is 93 pages long when viewed as a .pdf file.
How many different kinds of fencing are there?
There are three main types of fencing: foil, épée, and sabre. Each type has its own rules and scoring system, making them unique from one another.
What state does the sport fencing come from?
Fencing didn't come from any specific state, it's simply the art of fighting with swords, but with rules and regulation added. It's orgins can be traced back to Europe.
What man started fencing?
no one did. it started with who could be the best sword fighter. it was like a tournament. then they added rules and stuff
How many feet of fencing would it take to fence in 2 acres?
If the shape of the area is a square, it would take 1,181 feet of fencing for the perimeter. If the area is a circle, you will need 1,046 feet of fencing.
How old must you be so you can do sword fighting sport?
I began fencing when I was 6, in 1960 ad the Halberstadt fencing club in San Fransisco. My son began at the age of 4, here in Virginia. Different clubs have different rules, much depends on the seriousness of the student. In my day the first year was spent with out sword, working on footwork and strength. I began Kendo at age 10, but was not as serious about it. In Europe I see many kids begin fencing at 7 or 8. I don't know if the historical reactors have age rules. Most of the historic sword and shield, broadsword and rapier kids I have run into are teenagers.
