Fencing

The nature of this sport refers to the ability to attack, wield, manipulate a sword, protecting itself from any offensive action or aggression from the rival in competition. It is a sport that is part of the Olympic Games.

Fencing is a sports discipline included within the combat model that faces two people who, with a knife, sometimes with the characteristics of a foil, saber or sword, aim to touch the opponent with this accessory and prevent the opponent from In the same way, do the same.

In 1906 the first fencing federations emerged and five years later the International Federation was created. From there great competitions were developed, and later an international regulation for this type of tests was designed.