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Fencing is the modern equivalent of sword fighting. It is an exciting sport that requires skill, balance and timing
Fencing is a sport based on the martial art of duelling.
It has been an event at the Olympics since 1896.
Three weapons are used in fencing: the foil, the epee and the sabre.
The light and flexible foil is the easiest for beginners to control.
An epee is a pointed weapon which is similar to a foil but with a heavier blade.
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