Though the word 'Fencing' typically brings to mind an image of wooden posts surrounding a yard, the more obscure definition - that of the sport and art of swordsmanship - is derived from the act of defending. 'Fence' is derived from the Old French word 'defens', meaning 'defense'. The first known usage of the word is in William Shakespeare's play 'Merry Wives of Windsor', in which a character exclaims 'Alas, sir, I cannot fence'. Literally, then, 'fencing' means 'to defend yourself'.
The French word for fencing is "l'escrime"
Kenjutsu, and it means exactly that "fencing."
Fencing
In the sport of fencing, the area of play is called the strip or piste. See the following: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Piste_(fencing)
They are called Fencers.
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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
It's just called "Fencing jacket"
No. its called fencing.
It is called fencing.
There is no special word for a fencing practice; it is typically called just that: practice. Occasionally they will drill, working on specific actions, and occasionally they will bout, and play a Poule (a mini-tournament among the fencers).
The opponent is not called by any special name.