Fencing in Köln

The martial arts fencing is popular as a competitive sport (sports fencing). Fought is with foil, sword and sabre. Fencing requires protective equipment made of Dyneema, cotton and nylon and includes fencing mask, glove, trousers and underwear vest.

As an Olympic sport, fencing has been a part of the Olympic programme since 1896. In fencing, leg actions and blade actions are performed. With a feint (bogus attack) the opponent is to be moved to a false parade. In this respect, fencing is a tactical and speed sport.

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