fencing - the other sword fighting

now, let me give you an introduction on fencing!

fencing, is the sense of "the action or art of using the sword scientifically", and dates to the late 16th century, introduced to denote systems designed for the Renaissance rapier.

fencing is one of the four sports which have been featured at every one of the modern Olympic Games. Currently, three types of weapon are used in Olympic fencing:

Foil — a light thrusting weapon; the valid target is restricted to the torso, the chest, shoulders, and back; double touches are not allowed. This weapon follows the rules of "right of way." In the 17th century it used to be named fleuret and it was developed in France.

Epee — a heavy thrusting weapon; the valid target area covers the entire body; double touches are allowed. There is no "right of way" in épée.

Sabre — a light cutting and thrusting weapon; the valid target area is the saddle line, which is from one side of the fencer's hip to the other, and up, this also includes the head. The target area does not include the hands. This weapon follows the rules of "right of way." The sabre is also used for training because of its light weight.

well that was just some basic information. i am fencing the sabre.

let me continue with my YOG journey.