Attack Zones for Sabre Fencing

Series Summary

Fencing, or the art of armed combat involving strikes such as cutting and stabbing, is known as the art of swordsmanship. It has developed into a competitive sport and is an official Olympic sport. Protective fencing gear consists of masks, gloves, breeches and plastron. Typically made of tough cotton and nylon and Kevlar, the full-body padding is very protective and cannot usually be punctured. This form of competitive swordsmanship has been in practice for centuries. Today, thanks to modern technology, the fencers wear electronic wires for scoring hits or strikes.

There are different types of swords used in fencing including and Epee, a Foil, and a Saber. In this series of video clips, you’ll learn more about these different weapons. An important component of fencing is the footwork and balance. Get informative tips on the choreography of a sword fight from our expert. Learn more about the modern scoring apparatus and other fencing equipment. If you are a novice fencer, you can get more advanced tips and ideas for fencing foil techniques and vaulting and linear footwork.

Video Transcript

"I'm Sharol Pestotnik with Colorado Fencing Academy. On behalf of Expert Village, I'm here to discuss sabre fencing attacks. Sabre fencing, the target area is from waste up. Teh body is divided into various target zones. French is the international language for fencing so our words will be many French words which I will explain in English as well. We have the right side of the body is zone three. Peri area, attacks zone three. The left side of the body is four. Your head is number five. These are the zones that will be attacked on your opponent."