The modern version of the dueling rapier, the foil is perhaps the best known fencing apparatus. The teaching weapon for the other swords, it has a flexible blade and is used chiefly for thrusting. The ...
The sides of the swords’ blades are dull, and a spring-loaded button is affixed over the point, which also tallies the score. Some kids, Nguyen says, find fencing attractive because they appreciate a ...
Wheelchair fencing has been a Summer Paralympic event since 1960, but this will be the first time at these games that blind fencers touch swords to showcase the sport’s inclusivity and adaptability.
The BYU Fencing Club is giving students a chance to step into the world of competitive swordplay. Whether beginners or experienced fencers, club members are sharpening their skills with quick footwork ...
About a dozen youngsters took up a sword Saturday afternoon for a Fencing Fest in the Harris Community Center.
The young athlete, who is slated to compete on Monday, said he got into fencing because it reminded him of sword fighting. “My favorite part about fencing is the feeling that you get when you ...
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