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Fencing weapons

Learning how to fence with an Olympic champion

On-guard positions and target areas in fencing.

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Videos

Learning how to fence with an Olympic champion

Learning how to fence with an Olympic champion

Overview of fencing, including a discussion of the foil.

Video: Contunico © ZDF Studios GmbH, Mainz

Images

Fencing weapons

Fencing weapons

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On-guard positions and target areas in fencing.

On-guard positions and target areas in fencing.

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