The fencing is more art, than sport. In the ancient time art of fencing practically all owned, as well as horsemanship. And it isn't surprising, in those days was not to do without self-defense. The sharp epee or the cold sword saved lives of the owners if those were able to use them, of course. Otherwise weapon could turn back against the owner.
Today the fencing is the sport. Quite effective and interesting. In fact the fencing is the art of possession of cold weapon. The fencing passes in modern representation on epees, however, we throw possession, the saber, the checker, the foil and many other types of cold weapon, all this is called fencing too.
There are several types of fencing: fighting, sports, scenic and historical. One of the interesting facts about fencing is that the famous writer Alexandre Dumas was the best expert in fencing questions. One more interesting fact about this sport is that it on an equal basis with chess and combat sports, is recognized as one of the most intellectual sports. It is necessary to notice that many receptions used in fencing, are used in the ballet. And the grace of movements of the person is the reason for that during possession of weapon.
Sports fencing
In sports fencing there is one rule — the blow is struck not all over but only the hand. The essence of the competition is in striking to the opponent the pricking blow and to avoid it. The fencing is the Olympic sport. In this sport it is possible to note still the paraolympic fencing, it differs in nothing from classical except that opponents are on wheelchairs.
Historical fencing
Interesting to what is carried out on copies of ancient weapon with application of ancient tactics of fight. Suits for these competitions are sewed depending on what time is reconstructed.
Scenic fencing
Here the main objective - staginess. This type of fencing often can be met on the stages of theaters and in the stages of cinema.
Fighting fencing
It is training of the fighter for the real fight.