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.
Eppe, foil, and saber EDIT: Actually, those are the styles of fencing. Different rules apply to each.
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
Everyone can play as long as they are an good age and understands the rules
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.
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.
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.
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.
no one did. it started with who could be the best sword fighter. it was like a tournament. then they added rules and stuff
A combat sport is a competitive contact sport where two combatants fight against each other using certain rules of engagement, in order to simulate actual combat. So yes, fencing is a combat sport.
A lot, You can go to the usfa web site and download the rule book. There are rules on each weapon. There are rules on gear, and rules on the bouts. and pretty much everything that came up in a match over 100 years, and they are still making rules almost every year. It a sport that changes over time, and we do go back to old rules sometimes. So you have to get checking the rules.
The weight of fencing varies. It depends on how much there is of the fencing and what material it is made out of.