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Fencing. It´s the art and sport of a weapon. The basics of the sport. There are three types of weapons: the foil :the hits are scored by hitting an opponent with the tip of the weapon) the sabre: the hits are scored with the edge of the weapon
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Fencing It´s the art and sport of a weapon
The basics of the sport • There are three types of weapons: • the foil :the hits are scored by hitting an opponent with the tip of the weapon) • the sabre: the hits are scored with the edge of the weapon • The epée: allows both fencers to score at the same time.
Clothing Wear your club colors or choose traditional white fencing pants. Some fencing clubs fence in tan-colored breeches or even black pants, but you should choose white leggings if left to your own devices. White is the traditional color for fencers. 2 Wear leggings or tights under shorts for practice, if your fencing master allows it. 3 Choose slacks that close-fitting while still allowing for complete freedom of movement. Knit fencing pants from a fencing supply store such as LeonPaul.com are best (see Resources below). Find the Right Shirt 4 Choose a long-sleeved shirt made of very lightweight material. The new synthetic materials will actually wick sweat away from you, keeping you cool. 5 Wear your long-sleeved shirt under your protective fencing pads. Again, a tight garment is always better, since you don't want to give the tip of your opponent's foil anything to grab. 6 Choose a white shirt to keep with tradition, or wear your club colors. If your club fences in colors, it may have fencing clothes that you can buy at the gym or clubhouse.
How many medals are given? How many competitors take part in the competition? • NUMBER OF MEDALS EVENTS: 10 • Men and women competed in invidual Epée Foil and Sabre, Men in Team Foil and Team Sabre and women in Team Epée and Team Foil. • COMPETITION VENUE: • ExCel • NUMBER OF COMPETITORS: • 212: 105 men and 107 women • Each country is limited to eight men and eight women.
Field of play Fencing takes place on a piste, 14 metres long and between 1.5m and 2m wide.
Sportsman wich mas medals Edoardo Mangiarotii He is an Italian player of fencing that has won the major quantity of medals in this sport . He has won 6 gold medals, 5 silver medals and 2 bronze medals.
Skills to be successfull You have to be fast You have to attack your opponent in a effective and intelligent way You need a control and balance when you combat