Fencing: The foil 2 Articles

by Victoria Krauchunas

Traditionally, most fencers begin with the foil, though some may argue that it's the most difficult. To start with, the target area is smaller than the other weapons-limited to the torso. Also, the weapon is a point only ...read more

by Keith Anderson

Foil: Foil is generally the first weapon a beginning fencer learns. It has a rectangular cross-section, and a round guard. Points may be scored by thrusting with the tip only (in competition there is a button on the tip th...read more