84 C4
09-13-2004, 09:04 PM
Fencing today is now done on electric strip, with all hits being recorded by an electric box wich is connected to the fencers via a body cord. There are three main subdivisions of fencing, all the others are variants of these, some of which are illegal, and potentially lethal.
Foil
In foil the two fencers use a stabbing weapon called a foil, which is derived from the small sword. The foil is a flexible and swift blade. For electric bouts, there is a small button on the tip. The when the tip is depressed, a light on the box goes off, and an audible "beep" is heard. This reuires at least 500g of pressure, on the tip.
Rules, Foil:
Target Area:
In foil, the fencers must strike the torso of the opponent, this is called the "target area." The target area is distinguished by vest called a "lame" (la-may). When a fencer strikes his opponent on the lame, a colored light goes off (typically, red or green), indicating that the fencer has scored a touch. When a fencer receives a touch, the bout is stopped, and then re-centered, and then begins again.
When a fencer stabs his opponent in an area other than the lame, a white light goes off, indicating a non-scoring touch, the bout is stopped where it is, and then restarted.
Right-of-Way (Note: rules of right-of-way change depending on who is directing the match):
Right-of-Way indicates who's touch is counted when two lights appear. To steal right-of-way, one must posses forward motion as well as an extension of the blade, in affect, you must be "threatening" your opponent. One may steal right-of-way with a "parry-reposte" or a "transfer."
Epee:
An epee is a modern variant of the rapier, it is a stiffer blade, and requires more power (750g of pressure).
Rules; Epee:
In epee, the entire body is the target area. There are no rules of right-of-way. When two lights go off, both players receive the touch.
Sabre:
Sabre fencing is a derivative of cavalry sword fighting. The entire blade is electrified.
Sabre; Rules:
In Sabre, the fencers attempt to either stab or cut (not chop) your opponent. Sabre has rules of right-of-way, similar to foil. No minimun amount of pressure is needed to score a point. The target area in Sabre is also defined by the lame, but it is greatly expanded. The Sabre lame covers not only the torso, but also the arms, the glove and mask are also electrified. In Sabre, the area above the waist is target area, simulating the target area visible as if on a horse. No lights come on signifying an off-target touch, and the bout is not stopped in the event one occurs.
If there are any questions, feel free to post 'em.
Foil
In foil the two fencers use a stabbing weapon called a foil, which is derived from the small sword. The foil is a flexible and swift blade. For electric bouts, there is a small button on the tip. The when the tip is depressed, a light on the box goes off, and an audible "beep" is heard. This reuires at least 500g of pressure, on the tip.
Rules, Foil:
Target Area:
In foil, the fencers must strike the torso of the opponent, this is called the "target area." The target area is distinguished by vest called a "lame" (la-may). When a fencer strikes his opponent on the lame, a colored light goes off (typically, red or green), indicating that the fencer has scored a touch. When a fencer receives a touch, the bout is stopped, and then re-centered, and then begins again.
When a fencer stabs his opponent in an area other than the lame, a white light goes off, indicating a non-scoring touch, the bout is stopped where it is, and then restarted.
Right-of-Way (Note: rules of right-of-way change depending on who is directing the match):
Right-of-Way indicates who's touch is counted when two lights appear. To steal right-of-way, one must posses forward motion as well as an extension of the blade, in affect, you must be "threatening" your opponent. One may steal right-of-way with a "parry-reposte" or a "transfer."
Epee:
An epee is a modern variant of the rapier, it is a stiffer blade, and requires more power (750g of pressure).
Rules; Epee:
In epee, the entire body is the target area. There are no rules of right-of-way. When two lights go off, both players receive the touch.
Sabre:
Sabre fencing is a derivative of cavalry sword fighting. The entire blade is electrified.
Sabre; Rules:
In Sabre, the fencers attempt to either stab or cut (not chop) your opponent. Sabre has rules of right-of-way, similar to foil. No minimun amount of pressure is needed to score a point. The target area in Sabre is also defined by the lame, but it is greatly expanded. The Sabre lame covers not only the torso, but also the arms, the glove and mask are also electrified. In Sabre, the area above the waist is target area, simulating the target area visible as if on a horse. No lights come on signifying an off-target touch, and the bout is not stopped in the event one occurs.
If there are any questions, feel free to post 'em.