Something remains in the sport that reminds me each time I fence of the spirit in which fencing evolved. The removal of the physical dangers of a duel actually adds to the energy and power of the sport. Even when faced with a superior opponent, minimizing losses and searching for opportunities can teach volumes. I know high school students, college students, teachers, architects, and others who fence competitively and just for fun. Fencing yields something different to each person.
Some fencers approach the sport physically, striving for speed and power.
Others stress tactics and extreme precision as keys to victory. A world champion, of course, masters all of these.