a modern sport based on the traditional martial art of european swordplay. made up of three different disciplines - foil, epee, and saber, of which saber is without a doubt the best.
positive aspects include the opportunity to learn intelligent risk taking, how to win without being obnoxious and how to lose without getting flustered, the opportunity to learn at your own pace and the challenge of unravelling the mystery of the game.
negative aspects include ignorant referees, the atrocious cost of equipment and participation in tournaments, the difficulty of finding competent instruction, and the compulsion of every greenhorn newbie to turn into the fencing master when someone just a week or two newer to the sport is around.
positive aspects include the opportunity to learn intelligent risk taking, how to win without being obnoxious and how to lose without getting flustered, the opportunity to learn at your own pace and the challenge of unravelling the mystery of the game.
negative aspects include ignorant referees, the atrocious cost of equipment and participation in tournaments, the difficulty of finding competent instruction, and the compulsion of every greenhorn newbie to turn into the fencing master when someone just a week or two newer to the sport is around.
by felix i September 21, 2006
Fencing is a sport derived from western swordfighting. In its modern form, it is like a linear, low-impact form of boxing. Electronics are now used to detect hits (or "touches") and the game is more about strategy and skill than strength.
It has three main forms - foil (only hit opponent's torso, all hits made with point), épée (hit anywhere, can only use point) and sabre (hit torso, arms and head using any part of the blade inc. point). Foil and sabre have a system called "right of way" for decided who gets the points. In épée, if you hit, you score a point.
It is "explosive" - meaning most of the actions done will be rapid changes of pace (as opposed to say, "endurance" activities like running marathons or satisfying one's girlfriend).
It has three main forms - foil (only hit opponent's torso, all hits made with point), épée (hit anywhere, can only use point) and sabre (hit torso, arms and head using any part of the blade inc. point). Foil and sabre have a system called "right of way" for decided who gets the points. In épée, if you hit, you score a point.
It is "explosive" - meaning most of the actions done will be rapid changes of pace (as opposed to say, "endurance" activities like running marathons or satisfying one's girlfriend).
A: Did you see the Olympic fencing?
B: Some - it's the only one where you can't see how fit the athletes are because they're wearing three layers of kit and metal blocks on their heads.
A: You're not a fencer, are you?
B: Some - it's the only one where you can't see how fit the athletes are because they're wearing three layers of kit and metal blocks on their heads.
A: You're not a fencer, are you?
by Dingostoran August 12, 2008
the awesomest sport in the WORLD which is awesome. it consists of 3 weapons : FOIL EPEE or SABRE! it is just the awesomest sport EVER!!!!
by hi hi :) January 31, 2010
by victoria loves me December 26, 2009
A sport where if you're a "dry" novice. You will be plagued with terrible, apathetic judges and crazy old directors. Where they say things like "distance parry" and give points to people that hit your foot or your mask!
Go electric as soon as possible!
Go electric as soon as possible!
"Oh man, because I won against him during pools, now he's not even looking while judging! How awesome."
by Tzeentch February 16, 2005
An insult that is generally used when someone does something unbearably stupid.
A crueler version of idiot, as calling someone a fenc basically means that you think they should be physically punished for doing something so stupid.
A crueler version of idiot, as calling someone a fenc basically means that you think they should be physically punished for doing something so stupid.
Jimbob is such a fenc, he ran out across the street in rush-hour traffic.
I can't believe Jimbob spelled fenc with a k. He's a fenc.
I can't believe Jimbob spelled fenc with a k. He's a fenc.
by LMDFridley May 24, 2009
A sport where damn near everyone appears to be a mincing pansy poofter* but are actually full tilt hetro. If you see a couple of them together, do not ask which of them gets to be the boy, as they will beat the living shit outta you.
*especially foil and eppe fencers. Sabre fencers just laugh, buy another round and point out the foil and eppe fencers playing Judy Garland songs on the jukebox by the bar.
*especially foil and eppe fencers. Sabre fencers just laugh, buy another round and point out the foil and eppe fencers playing Judy Garland songs on the jukebox by the bar.
When I asked the foil fag "How much for a BJ?" at the fencing tournament, he jumped ten feet from a standing start and kicked my teeth out.
by rancher dan March 14, 2006