Are C&H Fencing dangerous to practice?
Not if they are done correctly. As with any martial art, and especially an art involving steel blades, there are certain risks involved in practicing fencing. However, many safety precautions are taken to avoid these risks. The use of rubber blunts on the tips of all weapons, thick fencing jackets, leather gloves, and steel-mesh masks make practicing the art of defense a great deal safer than it was during previous centuries. The biggest risks to fencers come from individuals fencing out of control, and broken blades. Emphasis on good training in proper form deals with both of these by teaching fencers to be in control of their actions at all times, which not only helps prevent them from breaking blades by keeping proper distance, but also gives them the control needed to stop their actions in the event that a blade does break, or another dangerous situation arises. Finally, by training in foil before any of the larger weapons (especially cutting weapons where heavier impacts are likel
