Fencing
Japanese Name:
フェンシング
Romaji Name:
fenshingu
Description
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Fencing is a competitive sport where two opponents fight using thin swords called foils, épées, or sabres. The goal is to score points by touching the opponent with the tip or edge of the sword, depending on the weapon type, while avoiding being hit. Fencing requires speed, strategy, and precision, and matches are conducted on a narrow strip called a piste. It is one of the original sports in the modern Olympic Games.
History
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Fencing is a sport of swordsmanship that originated in Europe during the Renaissance (14th–17th centuries), evolving from traditional dueling and military training. Early fencing schools taught techniques with the rapier and other swords, emphasizing skill, speed, and strategy. By the 19th century, fencing became formalized as a competitive sport with standardized rules and equipment, including foils, épées, and sabres. Today, fencing is an Olympic sport practiced worldwide, valued for agility, precision, and tactical thinking.