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However, the mask lights must remain as the official indicators because FIE regulations prohibit the use of wireless transmitters in official scoring equipment in order to prevent cheating. The development of reel-less scoring apparatus in épée and foil has been much slower due to technical complications.
Consequently, foilists often parry with a sharp beating motion which does not necessarily end in a guard position that closes a line. In sabre, according to the FIE rules, "the parry is properly carried out when, before the completion of the attack, it prevents the arrival of that attack by closing the line in which that attack is to finish".
FIE rules state that tournament wear must be made of fabric that resists a force of 800 newtons (180 lb f), and that the mask bib must resist twice that amount. The complete fencing kit includes: Jacket The jacket is form-fitting, and has a strap (croissard) that passes between the legs. In sabre fencing, jackets are cut along the waist.
The purpose of an attack is either to make a hit or to provoke a defensive reaction. In order to do either, the attacker must create a threat.A fencer launches an attack by extending his weapon-carrying arm in such a way that the point threatens the opponent's target area (except in sabre where the blade need not be threatening the target when the arm is extended, the right of way can still be ...
The FIE rules now state that failure to salute an opponent and shake their hand at the end of a bout is an offense punishable by a black card - meaning elimination from the competition. Second-intention In general, a term used to imply that the first action initiated is not the one intended to score. The fencer may initiate a move, anticipating ...
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Allegory of fencing by Václav Česák, presented to the Olympic Museum by the International Fencing Federation in celebration of its centenary. The International Fencing Federation (Fédération Internationale d'Escrime) is the heir of the Société d'encouragement de l'escrime founded in France in 1882, which took part in the global movement of structuring sport. [4]