Before I begin my discussion about how physics effects fencing
and how fencers use physics for more effective fencing, I will briefly
discuss the origins of the sport of fencing. The first two fencing
manuals were created and published in 1471and 1474. These emerged from
an attempt at developing a system to teach people how to weild a light
sword more effectively inbattle and duels in Frankfurt, Germany. Over
the years, two distinct styles emerge. They were French and Italian.
The french style relied mostly on strategy while Itialian used mostly
physical strenght(Roswell).
The first foils emerged during the seventeenth century for a more
effective way of teaching students the "art" of dueling. In the eighteenth
century, the rules were created for fencing as a sport. It is from these
rules that today's rules for fencing were created(Roswell)
In fencing there are three types of weapons
that are taught. They are...
For the sake of this website, the weapon being demonstrated is foil
and the style is modern Italian.
So without further ado.... Let us begin our discussion of physics with
BASIC MOVES, and then move on to MORE ADVANCED MOVES in fencing. Also, dont forget to take a look at our CREDITS section.
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