The modern version of the dueling rapier, the foil is perhaps the best known fencing apparatus. The teaching weapon for the other swords, it has a flexible blade and is used chiefly for thrusting. The ...

The BYU Fencing Club is giving students a chance to step into the world of competitive swordplay. Whether beginners or experienced fencers, club members are sharpening their skills with quick footwork ...

Wheelchair fencing has been a Summer Paralympic event since 1960, but this will be the first time at these games that blind fencers touch swords to showcase the sport’s inclusivity and adaptability.

The sides of the swords’ blades are dull, and a spring-loaded button is affixed over the point, which also tallies the score. Some kids, Nguyen says, find fencing attractive because they appreciate a ...