Pinewood Fencing Academy

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•     Foil:

             ◦     Light thrusting weapon

             ◦     Maximum weight of 500 grams

             ◦     Targets:

                      ▪     The foil may target the torso (including the                                  back),  neck and groin, but not the arms or                                  legs

             ◦     Hits:

                      ▪     Touches are scored only with the tip

                      ▪     Hits with the side of the blade do not count

 

   •     Épée:

             ◦     Thrusting weapon

             ◦     Maximum total weight of 770 grams

             ◦     Target:

                      ▪     Whole body

             ◦     Hits:

                      ▪     All hits must be with the tip and not the sides                              of the blade

                      ▪     Unlike foil and sabre, épée does not use                                        "right of way" and allows simultaneous hits                                 by both fencers.

 

   •     Sabre:

             ◦     Light cutting and thrusting weapon

             ◦     Maximum total weight of 500 grams

             ◦     Target:

                      ▪     Entire body above the waist

                      ▪     Not the weapon hand

             ◦     Hits:

                      ▪     Hits with the entire blade or point are valid