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Dimensions for Fencing

Fencing is a form of sword fighting which has a long history with its roots in the tradition of chivalry. Two rivals stand opposite each other and feint, lunge, parry and riposte until one scores the required number of hits to win.

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The piste or fencing mat is made of a conductive surface such as copper mesh or aluminium plate. It is a strip at least 1.5m wide and 14m long with an extension or runback of 1.5m at either end.There is a centre line and two en-garde lines 2m either side of the centre. There are warning lines 2m from either end of the strip to let a retreating fencer know that he is nearly out of spFencing pisteace. A match starts with the fencers in the on-guard position.

The three weapons used by both men and women are the foil, epée and sabre. The target areas, as well as the blade, differ for the three weapons.

The fencer tries to score the total hits needed to win, while at the same time trying to avoid being hit by the opponent. Fencers are connected to an electronic scoring system that indicates if a hit has occurred and the time remaining. 

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The lux required for recreation and training is 500 and for competition is 700. 

 

 
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