Fencing is essentially a western martial art which requires discipline , balance , concentration , tactical intelligence , and above all else training to excel. Having fun and getting exercise is also one of Fencing's main motive. The main equipment used by a fencer is a blade , uniform to insure that the encounter will be safe and a mask to protect the face from even a blunt and flexible foil. There are 3 main blades used by Fencers. Namely the foil, p e and the Sabre.
Direct elimination matches consists of three three-minute periods.
The foil has a flexible rectangular blade, approximately 35 inches in length and weighing less than one pound. Points are scored with the tip of the blade and must land within the torso of the body. The valid target area in foil fencing is the torso, from the shoulders to the groin, front and back. It does not include the arms, neck, head and legs. Touches are scored only with the point of the blade.