Fencing is a traditional martial art offering a
physical and mental challenge with a touch of
glamour. It combines speed and fitness with the
need to be completely focused on out-thinking your
opponent. As a result of this emphasis on speed and
skill rather than brute strength, fencing is a good
sport for men as well as women. It has been part of
the Olympic Games since their revival in 1896.
The origins of modern fencing date from the 16th
century when the rapier became an item of fashion
among the nobility. The first sporting fencing ยป