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  2. Sabre (fencing) - Wikipedia

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    Sabre was the last weapon in fencing to make the transition over to using electrical equipment. This occurred in 1988, 32 years (1956) after the foil and 52 years (1936) after the épée . In 2004, immediately following the Athens Summer Olympics, the timing for recording a touch was shortened from its previous setting, dramatically altering ...

  3. Fencing - Wikipedia

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    Fencing instructors also wear them, as they are hit far more often during training than their students. In foil fencing, the hard surface of a chest protector decreases the likelihood that a hit registers. Lamé A lamé is a layer of electrically conductive material worn over the fencing jacket in foil and sabre fencing.

  4. Sabre - Wikipedia

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    The military sabre was used as a duelling weapon in academic fencing in the 19th century, giving rise to a discipline of modern sabre fencing (introduced in the 1896 Summer Olympics) loosely based on the characteristics of the historical weapon, although in Olympic fencing, only cuts are allowed.

  5. Glossary of fencing - Wikipedia

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    Sabre A fencing weapon with a flat blade and knuckle guard, used with cutting or thrusting actions; a military sword popular in the 18th to 20th centuries; any cutting sword used by cavalry. The modern fencing sabre is descended from the dueling sabre of Italy and Germany, which was straight and thin with sharp edges, but had a blunt end. Salle

  6. Outline of fencing - Wikipedia

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    Sabre – A fencing weapon with a flat blade and knuckle guard, used with cutting or thrusting actions; a military sword popular in the 18th to 20th centuries; any cutting sword used by cavalry. The modern fencing sabre is descended from the dueling sabre of Italy and Germany, which was straight and thin with sharp edges, but had a blunt end.

  7. Fencing rules - Wikipedia

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    Preparation: Fencers connect to the scoring apparatus and test equipment. Salutes: Exchanged as a sign of respect. Starting: Commands given by the referee are "on guard", "ready", "play" (or "fence"). Exchanges: Involve engaging in fencing phrases. The referee calls "halt" to pause and explain significant actions and update the score.

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