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Fencing Resources

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Frequently Asked Questions

Welcome to the sport of fencing!  Fencing is often called "physical chess," and has a history that traces back millennia. A martial art that has evolved from historical life-and-death sword duels to today’s structured modern sport, fencing emphasizes strategy, speed, and precision. Fencing is one of the few sports that has been a staple of the modern Olympics and has been featured in every Summer Olympics games since 1896.

 

We’ve put together a list of common questions below that we often hear from parents (and others) newly exploring our favorite sport:

What are the benefits of fencing?
Is fencing good exercise?
Will fencing help me get into college?
Is fencing a popular sport?
Is fencing safe?
Is fencing a fun sport?
What is difficult about fencing?
Can anyone be a good fencer?
What is the right age to start fencing - what is too young or too old?
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