FENCING! FOIL, SABRE, OR EPEE

There are three styles of fencing and the rules differ for each one. It takes time for a fencer to decide what style they prefer to fence. A person's build and skill are both factors in determining what will that person fence.

FOIL: Touches, in other words points, are only given if the tip of the weapon hits anywhere from the torso to the waist.

SABRE: Touches are given if the weapon hits anywhere from the head to the waist. Slashing is allowed in saber. Therefore, touches are given if the sides of the blade hit you.

EPEE: Touches are given if the tip of the weapon hits any part of the body.