Fencing is a sport that has been played for thousands of years. It was first found as a form of military then it became a sport in the 14/15 century. Way back they use actual sword and draw actual blood but now you’d use a foil which is a weapon that has a flat tip. On the tip it has red chalk on it so you’d know if you got hit. You’d also where a mask to cover your face, white uniform and fencing gloves. You use self defense, strategies to earn points and every time you touch the person with your sword you are rewarded with points. Depending on your weapon you have to hit approve target zones. Fencing take place on a strip 46 feet long and 7 feet wide. It is also now a Olympic sport that is played all across the world and is getting played
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It was re-established in October of 2009 by Alex Fisher. They have tournament often and their next tournament will be at The Ohio State University on October 4, 2015. You would have to find your own source of transportation to OSU. I contacted Jake of the fencing club by email also in person, he sent me details of the club and the times they’d meet. The first couple meeting is free then you have to pay a fee of fifty dollars. It is come as you go so there is no commitment.
There are senior members at each practice to help you learn the fundamentals of fencing. You start practice by doing some light exercise like jogging, stretching and some drills. You do not have to buy your own equipment, they provide you with the weapon, mask, gloves and pants. You’d have to provided you own pair of athletic shoes. After you are down stretching and learning the basics you can go off and do free fencing with your partner or random friend you met.
Balancing fencing and school will not be hard because they only met two times a week and it is at night. Also if I have too much homework I would simple not attend the meeting because it’s a come as you go club. Fencing will keep me in shape and it will be something new. It will help me meet new friends and to be more
It was re-established in October of 2009 by Alex Fisher. They have tournament often and their next tournament will be at The Ohio State University on October 4, 2015. You would have to find your own source of transportation to OSU. I contacted Jake of the fencing club by email also in person, he sent me details of the club and the times they’d meet. The first couple meeting is free then you have to pay a fee of fifty dollars. It is come as you go so there is no commitment.
There are senior members at each practice to help you learn the fundamentals of fencing. You start practice by doing some light exercise like jogging, stretching and some drills. You do not have to buy your own equipment, they provide you with the weapon, mask, gloves and pants. You’d have to provided you own pair of athletic shoes. After you are down stretching and learning the basics you can go off and do free fencing with your partner or random friend you met.
Balancing fencing and school will not be hard because they only met two times a week and it is at night. Also if I have too much homework I would simple not attend the meeting because it’s a come as you go club. Fencing will keep me in shape and it will be something new. It will help me meet new friends and to be more