Teacher:

Student: Bruna Seborro

Curse: Desporto e Atividade Física (Licenciatura)

Ano Letivo: 2022/2023

Index
Introduction.................................................................................................................................3
History of Fencing........................................................................................................................4
Descripion of Fencing...................................................................................................................6
Rules and Regulations of Fencing.................................................................................................6
1. Game Play........................................................................................................................6
2. Duration...........................................................................................................................7
3. Scoring..............................................................................................................................7
4. Fouls.................................................................................................................................7
Mental Beneficts..........................................................................................................................8
Conclusion....................................................................................................................................9
Introduction

This work was purposed by my teacher of english, in it you will find information related
to the sport fencing, such as it’s history,description, objective, rules and
regulations,and also the mental beneficts that fencing brings to the atheles, i hope to
clarify and help to spread the sport.
History of Fencing

Fencing became an increasingly organized competitive sport late in the 19th century.
Basic conventions were first collected and set down in the 1880s by the French fencing
master Camille Prévost. Officially recognized fencing associations also began to appear:
the Amateur Fencers League of America was founded in 1891, the Amateur Fencing
Association of Great Britain in 1902, and the Fédération Nationale des Sociétés
d’Escrime et Salles d’Armes de France in 1906. Collegiate fencing in the United States
was organized around this time as well: the Intercollegiate Fencing Association held its
first matches in 1894 (the sport in American universities is now governed by the
National Collegiate Athletic Association).

Meanwhile, fencing for men had been part of the Olympic Games since their revival in
1896. In 1900 the épée joined the foil and sabre as individual events in the Olympic
program. Team competition in the foil was introduced in the 1904 Games, followed by
the sabre and épée in 1908. By the early 20th century, numerous disputes had arisen
over various fencing rules. For instance, at the 1912 Olympic Games, France withdrew
its entire team over a dispute regarding the target area for foil, and the Italians refused
to fence in the épée events because of a rejected request to increase the allowed
length of the épée blade. As a result, in 1913 the Fédération Internationale d’Escrime
was founded and thereafter was the governing body of international fencing for
amateurs, both in the Olympic Games and in world championships.

Events for women fencers were added to the Olympic contest over the years.
Individual foil for women was first included in the 1924 Olympic Games, and a team
event for women was introduced in the 1960 Games. Women’s team and individual
épée made their Olympic debut in the 1996 Games. The women’s individual sabre
event was added in the 2004 Olympic Games, and the women’s team sabre event was
added in the 2008 Games, and from 2004 to 2016 the Olympics rotated out two team
events as a result, as the International Olympic Committee declined to
commensurately increase fencing’s medal count.
From the end of the 19th century until after World War II, épée and foil competitions
were dominated by the French and Italians. Thereafter, as fencing became more
popular worldwide, the Soviet and Hungarian fencers became dominant. Especially in
sabre, the Hungarians dominated for much of the 20th century. Some of the most
notable fencers of the 20th century included the Hungarian sabreist Aladár Gerevich,
who won gold medals in six consecutive Olympics, and the Italian Edoardo Mangiarotti,
who won 13 world championship gold medals.

In 1936 the electrical épée was adopted for competition, eliminating the sometimes
inaccurate determinations by fencing officials. The arrival and judgment of hits is
completely registered by the electrical apparatus. In 1955 electrical scoring was
introduced for foil competitions, making its Olympic debut at the 1956 Games, but
judges are still required to interpret the priority of the arrival of hits. Electrical scoring
for the sabre became part of the Olympic program at the 1992 Games. The electrical
system used in fencing works on the same principle as the door bell. Fencers wear
clothing made of lamé interlaced with copper threads; the lamé is sensitive to the
electrical weapon. In épée the entire suit is sensitive, as the entire body is the target in
that fencing variant; in foil, only the vest worn by the fencer is sensitive; in sabre the
vest and mask are sensitive. Cords are connected to the fencer’s clothing, to the
weapon, and to the scoring box. (The cords connected to the fencer coil into a reel that
is spring-loaded to take up any slack in the cords and prevent the fencer from tripping.)
When a weapon touches the fencer with even a small amount of pressure, a circuit is
created and the scoring box reflects a hit. In Olympic fencing, the first fencer to record
15 points wins the bout. Bouts can also be of a predetermined duration, in which case
the fencer with the highest score wins.
Descripion of Fencing

Fencing is a very old traditional and prestigious Olympic sport that is a challenge to
both body and mind, requiring a blend of patience, determination, discipline and
competitiveness.

Fencing develops dexterity, endurance, flexibility, grace, and overall fitness, while also
allowing participants the opportunity to hone the mind’s problem -solving abilities. It is
easily learning and, it has even melded to fit the needs of the blind and individuals
using wheelchairs. This is a sport for everyone.

Fencing provides a unique mix of physical, intellectual and emotional stimulation. It is a

great way to get or stay fit and meet new people.
Rules and Regulations of Fencing

1. Game Play

In the start of the game, the fencers involved will have to stand on their respective guar lines
while facing each other. The word fence is used as a signal for the referee to commence the
game. The game continues until the given time is over or if the referee signals halt and stops
the game. The referee will stop the give if one of the players is seriously injured. Moreover, the
game will also stop, if one of the players hits the other one rather than touching and if one of
the players is disarmed.

2. Duration~

The duration of this sport depends on the method of the battle or game. In preliminary rounds,
the duration is 5 touches or 4 minutes. Direct elimination has 9 minutes of fencing duration.
For example 3 minute each for 3 rounds. This distinction has 1 minute break every game. The
game stops if either of the players gains 15 touches. In team events, each game continues for 4
minutes in disregard with the number of touches gained.
 3. Scoring

A player scores points when he manages to touch his weapon into his opponent’s body. The
case of scoring depends on the kind of weapon used. When using epee, you can score points if
you are able to touch any parts of your opponent’s body using the sword. In saber, you are
only allowed to touch the tip of your sword in the upper torso. While in the foil, a score can
only be valid if you are able to touch your opponent’s trunk which is located above the groin
and below the collar.

4. Fouls

The fencer commits foul if he uses the unarmed hand to defend or attack. He also
commits foul when he leaves the battle area or the piste while avoiding the touch. In
fencing you should obey the orders of referee to avoid a foul. First fouls means a
warning while the second foul scores as a point for your opponent.
Mental Beneficts

Fencing is also a workout for the mind, requiring split second thinking to outwit your
oponente:

 helps relieve stress and be a great way to let off steam and frustration;
 helps develop powers of observation and understanding of strategy;
 helps develop judgment and deduction skills so as to anticipate your
opponent’s actions;
 help develop problem-solving skills;
 a perfect form of cardiovascular exercise. It is a fast-paced activity that gets the
heart pumping and oxygen flowing helps develop muscle strength, flexibility
and coordination;
 The diverse array of positions and movements in fencing requires pin point
precision and power allows you to burn calories, lose weight and tone up;

Conclusion

Concluding, fencing is a sport that requires a lot of pratice and self discipline, it comes
with na enormeous history and it?s also a sport not very well known and
acknowledged, however I liked searching and learning more about it and i hope that I
was able to potrait the amazing sport that Fencing is, based in it?s rules,
regulations,objetive, descripition and mental beneficts.