The chair may be cushioned. The cushion may be the same width as the wheelchair seat and have minimum height of 5 cm and a maximum height of 10 cm. Fencers who have a significant loss of grip or control of the sword are allowed to attach the sword into the hand using a bandage or similar type of wrapping. A glove may be worn and binding should cover sleeve opening. Legs must also be well protected by extra thick clothes or an apron.
Athletes compete with the same equipment as able-bodied fencers.
Weapons include the foil, epee and sabre.