What are the different weapon styles?
There are 3 Weapon Styles in fencing The Foil – a light weapon traditionally used for practice. Attacks are made with thrusting the point to a target area comprising the entire torso. An attack to the torso would represent a fatal wound to an opponent’s vital organs. A metallic vest (lam) is worn when fencing with an electronic scoring machine, this is commonly called “electric fencing”. There is also a right of way protocol, where one must gain the initiative to score a valid hit. Speed, agility, endurance, strategy and tactics are required. Most beginner lessons will be in foil. The foil is the most popular and elegant style in fencing. The Epe – a slightly heavier weapon used for duelling. An attack is made with a thrusting point to the target area, which is the entire body, from head to toe. There is a larger guard to parry attacks more effectively due to a greater target area. The epe simulates closest to duelling so, double hits can occur. Timing, a long reach, and tactics are re
