Faq. for rec.sport.fencing
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PART I: General
General:
1.1 What sports and martial arts comprise fencing?
1.2 How did fencing originate? *** new ***
1.3 Which is the best weapon?
1.4 Is fencing going to be eliminated from the Olympics?
Getting Started:
1.5 Does it hurt?
1.6 What is the best weapon for a beginner to start with?
1.7 How long does it take to become good?
1.8 What qualities make a good fencer?
1.9 How much does it cost to get involved in fencing?
1.10 How do I find a good fencing club?
Training:
1.11 What kind of cross-training will help my fencing?
1.12 How can I improve my technique without the help of a coach?
Regulations:
1.13 What is right of way?
1.14 What constitutes an attack?
1.15 What constitutes a parry?
1.16 What are the new FIE rules for 1994/1995?
PART II: EQUIPMENT
Equipment & Maintenance:
2.1 Clothing
2.1.1 FIE Homologated Clothing
2.1.2 Colours
2.2 Masks
2.2.1 Bibs
2.3 Shoes
2.3.1 Inserts
2.4 Gloves
2.5 Lame's
2.5.1 Repair
2.6 Armour
2.7 Grips
2.7.1 Traditional
2.7.2 Pistol
2.8 Blades
2.8.1 FIE & Maraging Blades
2.8.2 Tangs
2.8.3 Bends and Curvature
2.9 Guards
2.10 Points & Blade Wires
2.11 Body Wires
2.12 Glue
2.13 Scoring Apparatus
2.13.1 Wireless Systems
Troubleshooting:
2.14 Foil
2.15 Epee
2.16 Sabre
PART III: REFERENCES
3.1 Fencing organizations
3.2 Equipment suppliers & outfitters
3.3 Fencing Books
3.4 Fencing Magazines
3.5 Fencing Films
3.6 Fencing Videos
3.7 Fencing Software
3.8 Fencing Online
3.9 Glossary of terms
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