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	Fencing Association of Manitoba
		The MFA is a member of the Canadian Fencing Federation and through which also belongs to the Federation International d’Escrime (the international sport governing body).
		The Manitoba Fencing Association is in partnership with and funded by Sport Manitoba and the Manitoba Lotteries Corporation.
		The Manitoba Fencing Association (MFA) is the recognized sport governing body for fencing in Manitoba.
	www.fencing.mb.ca (200 words)

	Untitled Document
		Unlike modern sport fencing clubs where the primary goal is competing in tournaments, beating people, winning medals, and increasing one's national (or international) rating, the goals of traditional fencing schools are self-improvement, character building, and perfecting one's ability to perform the original fencing techniques which allowed Aristocratic gentlemen to survive real duels with sharp swords.
		Whereas in sport fencing the goal is primarily winning by beating people, our focus is on developing the skills which would allow us to survive a real duel, if God forbid, we had to fight one.
		Some of our members have had previous experience and careers as competitive sport fencers and as certified sport fencing coaches.
	traditionalfencing.org (1012 words)

	Untitled Document
		Unlike modern sport fencing clubs where the primary goal is competing in tournaments, beating people, winning medals, and increasing one's national (or international) rating, the goals of traditional fencing schools are self-improvement, character building, and perfecting one's ability to perform the original fencing techniques which allowed Aristocratic gentlemen to survive real duels with sharp swords.
		Whereas in sport fencing the goal is primarily winning by beating people, our focus is on developing the skills which would allow us to survive a real duel, if God forbid, we had to fight one.
		Since the majority of people are only familiar with the style of fencing known as modern fencing (also called Sport Fencing, Collegiate Fencing, Competitive Fencing, or Olympic Fencing), we often find ourselves having to explain our style of fencing by showing how it differentiates from the modern sport version.
	ustfa.com (1012 words)

	diGrasse's Rapier Fencing Manual, Video Version
		As I discuss below, the modern sport of epee is competitive fencing using pseudo-smallswords, which started out to be a true dueling simulation but grew to be false to the spirit of combat or dueling (even while being a lot of fun and good sport).
		As dueling became irrelevant, the sport aspect of fencing became dominant, and it took on a life of it's own, and became less duel-like and more sport-like.
		Any sort of 'free' fencing or play demands the use of modern sport fencing equipment, including facemasks and flexible/lightweight swords (such as foils or epees).
	www.kismeta.com /diGrasse/index.htm (2363 words)

	Fencing - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
		Classical fencing is differentiated from sport fencing as being closer (in various degrees) to swordplay as a martial art.
		Though agonistic competition in fencing is as old as the art itself, the modern sport of fencing originated in the first Olympic games in 1896.
		Sport fencing, also known as Olympic fencing, is the sort of fencing seen in most competitions (including the Olympic Games).
	en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Fencing (8701 words)

	Journal of Western Martial Art
		Fencing for fun or sport is distinct from earnest fencing but applies to both the armoured and the unarmoured combat.
		Fencing with foil or epee seems so stylized and so far removed from its deadlier dueling ancestors that many dismiss sport fencing as a sort of ballet with fake little swords.
		Part of the problem is the perception of modern sport fencing itself.
	www.ejmas.com /jwma/articles/2003/jwmaart_rasmusson_0603.htm (8701 words)

	Fencing
		Fencing is off course a very old "sport" (if you take the definition of sport in this case to include any use of blunted or bated swords) There is, apparently, a series of reliefs in the temple of Medinet-Habu near Luxor that may well record a fencing match.
		For those who enjoy discussion of fencing topics, there is always the news group (rec.sport.fencing).
		Why fencing as a sport - why not if it comes to that.
	www.palus.demon.co.uk /FENCING.HTML (1778 words)

	Amazon.com: Fencing: Steps to Success (Steps to Success Activity Series): Books
		Fencing: Steps to Success covers all of the essential skills of the epee and foil forms of the sport.
		Evangelista's book does do a better job in giving the reader the historical context of today's modern sport fencing.) "Fencing: Steps to Success" is a valuable learning aid for those new to the sport.
		A good book but kept me wanting more, for example the author tells nothing of how she took up the sport and what it's done for her.
	www.amazon.com /exec/obidos/tg/detail/-/087322972X?v=glance (1199 words)

	Fencing
		Fencing is off course a very old "sport" (if you take the definition of sport in this case to include any use of blunted or bated swords) There is, apparently, a series of reliefs in the temple of Medinet-Habu near Luxor that may well record a fencing match.
		Modern Fencing, is a highly competive sport at all levels from club up to Olympic.
		Guildford is fairly typical of the majority of fencing clubs in the UK, in that we have (and always have had) a mixture of ages and fencing interests, from young children to pensioners and everything from purely social fencers, right up to keen competition fencers (and every level in between).
	www.palus.demon.co.uk /FENCING.HTML (1778 words)

	All-American Fencing Club
		Our organization exists to promote the sport of fencing in the United States, and we are very happy you have requested information.
		As a long-time member and volunteer of the USFA, I can tell you that joining the sport of fencing can be personally rewarding.
		By now you've probably realized that we are the organization directing the sport of fencing, not the object that surrounds your property!
	www.allamericanfencing.com /links.htm (763 words)

	Open Directory - Sports: Fencing
		Fencing 101 - Guide to fencing for those new to the sport.
		Fencing FAQ - Archive of USENET FAQs, providing an overview of the sport.
		Fencing.Net - Includes club listings, training drills (footwork and blade work), and general information about the sport of fencing.
	www.dmoz.org /Sports/Fencing (179 words)

	fencing
		The modern sport of fencing originates in the late 19th century, when swords became obsolete as duels of honor became outlawed in most European countries and fencing, in order to survive, had to reinvent itself as a sport.
		As a sport, the emphasis of the modern sporting tradition is on training athletes to win at competitions with often arbitrarily defined rules, as opposed to the older, "classical" tradition of fencing, seeking to preserve training with the sword as a means of self-defense and for the formal duel.
		Fencing is any system of systematized offense and defense with the sword, most commonly used to denote those systems of European origin.
	www.fact-library.com /fencing.html (1845 words)

	Fencing - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
		Although fencing is the sport of bladework, it is very much a game of distance, and having superior footwork can easily determine the outcome of a bout.
		The sport of fencing is considered rather costly on the high school level, as many competetive high school teams are of private academies, who strive to excel at the sport through use of recruiting programs and talent scouts.
		SCA fencing is the fencing conducted by members of the SCA (Society for Creative Anachronism), generally in a pre-1600s fashion while still using modern fencing safety gear, usually disguised to pass as period clothing.
	en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Fencing (5867 words)

	TECHNICAL FENCING TRAINING
		The fundamental sport-specific conventions of fencing such as: priority, attack and defence, riposte verses remise, the line verses sur le marche attacks, preparations of attack verses stop-hits, dérobements in the preparation of attacks and attacks in the preparation of attacks are slowly and progressively added to Distance Fencing.
		Fencing technique being the biomechanical efficiency of the sport-specific moves and sequences.
		This sport-specific principle which emphasizes the relationship between distance and timing is presented as a game called Distance Fencing.
	www.fencingonline.com /academy/technical_fencing_training.htm (5867 words)

	Fencing - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
		This type of fencing generally attracts people who feel that contemporary sports fencing has strayed too far from its martial arts origins.
		Though antagonistic competition in fencing is as old as the art itself, the modern sport of fencing originated in the first Olympic games in 1896.
		In the United States, the sport of fencing is governed by the United States Fencing Association (USFA).
	en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Fencing (5331 words)

	Renaissance Fencing Terminology
		(Collegiate/Olympic modern fencing) a refined, formalized sport based upon the movements of the small sword of the 1700s and early 1800s which was descended from the rapier.
		They include only those technical terms of modern sport fencing that are relevant to describing and reconstructing the practice of historical renaissance swordsmanship today.
		A word for swordsmanship derived from the Middle English "defence", as distinguished from the modern sport of "fencing" with its origins in the late 1700s and early 1800s.
	www.users.qwest.net /~swidmaier/fencing.htm (5331 words)

	Fencing
		Modern Fencing, is a highly competive sport at all levels from club up to Olympic.
		Fencing is off course a very old "sport" (if you take the definition of sport in this case to include any use of blunted or bated swords) There is, apparently, a series of reliefs in the temple of Medinet-Habu near Luxor that may well record a fencing match.
		Guildford is fairly typical of the majority of fencing clubs in the UK, in that we have (and always have had) a mixture of ages and fencing interests, from young children to pensioners and everything from purely social fencers, right up to keen competition fencers (and every level in between).
	www.palus.demon.co.uk /FENCING.HTML (1778 words)

	Virginia Academy of Fencing - World's Largest Fencing School, Springfield, VA
		Fencing is an Olympic sport, beneficial for students of all athletic abilities.
		location, one of the largest fencing venues in the U.S. VAF coaches teach all aspects of Olympic sport fencing, including foil, saber, and épée, as well as historical swordsmanship.
		View the winter schedules of beginning Olympic Sport and Historical fencing classes.
	www.vafinc.com (471 words)

	Reference.com/Web Directory/Top/Sports/Fencing
		Fencing 101 - Guide to fencing for those new to the sport.
		Fencing.Net - Includes club listings, training drills (footwork and blade work), and general information about the sport of fencing.
		Fencing FAQ - Archive of USENET FAQs, providing an overview of the sport.
	www.dictionary.com /Dir/Sports/Fencing (185 words)

	Welcome to Cutting Edge Fencing Club in Tarrant County Texas!
		CEFC is dedicated to teaching the sport of fencing to persons of all ages and backgrounds.
		We practice and teach the sport, art, and science of sword fencing, with emphasis on the weapon of sabre, in the modern, competitive style.
		We offer instruction in the sport of fencing for ages 8 and up with special programs for Homeschool and Afterschool Youth, Recreational Fencers and Competitive Athletes.
	www.cuttingedgefencing.com (185 words)

	Fencing Online
		Although fencing is one of only four sports to have been involved in every modern Olympic Games since their inception in 1896, it has been mentioned in the past as one of the disciplines that may be eliminated from future Games.
		Fencing development is=20 asymmetrical and few other sports use the same muscle groups, so=20 this is a difficult question whose answer depends largely on what=20 aspect of your training you really want to focus on.
		Fencing recently underwent numerous revisions to its rules and structure to improve its value as a (televised?) spectator sport, perhaps in the hopes of improving its Olympic viability.
	www.fencing.net /faq.html (6701 words)

	NCEF Resource List: School Athletic Facilities
		Lists are provided of national sports governing bodies for Olympic/Pan American sport organizations, affiliated sport organizations, armed forces sport organizations, community-based multisport organizations, and disabled and education-based multisport organizations.
		Schools must ensure equality of female athletic facilities; be aware of oral-contract, tort, and sexual harassment pitfalls; and meet Title IX's three-pronged compliance test.
		Discusses varieties of padding for gymnasium walls and athletic field fences, prioritizing of the areas to be covered, common deficiencies in specification and installation, and an ASTM standard currently being developed for wall padding.
	www.edfacilities.org /rl/athletic_facilities.cfm (6701 words)

	AllCommunity.com - Sports: Fencing
		This site includes club listings, training drills (footwork and blade work), and general information about the sport of fencing.
		Fencing.Net - Online Guide to Fencing - Online guide to the sport of fencing.
		The Ultimate Fencing Page - General information on the sport of fencing, including typical fencing actions.
	search.allcommunity.com /Sports/Fencing (202 words)

	Fencing Institute of America
		The Fencing Institute is dedicated to teaching the sport of fencing.
		Our primary goals are to promote the sport of fencing and to help youths obtain fencing scholarships/financial aid to attend college.
		After all, fencing is an Olympic Gold Medal Sport.
	www.fencinginstituteusa.com (234 words)

	About the Lionheart Fencing Club
		We at Lionheart, located in the far northwest Chicago suburb of Crystal Lake, seek to bring the ancient sport of fencing to a wider audience, to introduce people of all ages and abilities to the excitement and challenge of fencing, and to help make their fencing dreams come true.
		Fencing, the legendary sport of princes and pirates, tests your mind as well as your muscles.
		Classes and open fencing are held at the Regional Sports Center, a multi-sport athletic facility, with state-of-the-art flooring, a concession stand, showers, and other amenities.
	www.totheescrime.org /lionheart/About.html (230 words)

	The Jack of Swords - Classical Fencing - St. Louis, Missouri
		The techniques are different than sport fencing but the way we teach fencing, it is a skill that lasts forever and you can continue for as long as you wish.
		Fencing is a western martial art, emphasizing form and control rather than speed and power.
		Classical Fencing is a continuation of over 500 years of fencing and sword fighting.
	www.thejackofswords.com (363 words)

	NBS Gym - Fencing
		Fencing is a finesse sport, requiring mental and physical dexterity.
		We provide all necessary fencing equipment for beginner use until you decide if fencing is for you.
		Congrats to our 7 youth fencers who qualified for the National Junior Olympic Fencing Tourney: Peter K, Christian C, Christian P, Alex M, Hannah T, David S, Sarah K! NBS Gym's Raleigh Fencers is a recognized United States Fencing Association club.
	www.nbsgym.com /fencing.html (256 words)

	Rice Fencing Club
		We know that good information about fencing can be hard to come by, but that shouldn't discourage anyone from trying this exciting sport.
		While the concept behind fencing is simple (poke your opponent and don't let yourself get poked), there are many sublteties involved that you just can't understand by reading.
		Especially if you are in the first five or so years of your fencing experience and you have taken the summers off.
	www.ruf.rice.edu /~rfc (1166 words)

	Martinez Academy of Arms - Classical Fencing lessons in New York City
		Modern competitive sport fencing and theatrical fencing are not part of the curriculum.
		The structure of the school is based on that of the fencing academies of the past.
		The Martinez Academy of Arms is a unique school that preserves the tradition of fencing as the study of the sword in its realistic application in personal combat.
	www.martinez-destreza.com (426 words)

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