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Does anyone Fence?

I took lessons for a time. Like most things in life, it is much more difficult than it looks. I enjoyed it but ended up with too many competing interests to continue.

I took lessons a few times in my life. Mostly in college, when I realized it counted for my gym credits =)

I'm getting closer and closer every day to taking lessons...always wanted to try it...just have too many other hobbies right now.
Whether or not I take lessons, I'll definitely buy a couple fencing swords just to have for fun.

I tried fencing at University. Stuck with it for about a year. Honestly it wasn't violent enough for me. I would sometimes get disqualified for "accidently" using the side of the blade to smack my opponent if I felt really agressive.
However it really improves one's dexterity and finesse/grace and cardio!!
It's a beautiful sport to watch. The athletes are as graceful as dancers!!
Cheers,
Keith

I fenced for 3 years and loved it. I love all the sword arts such as Iaido, Kendo, Iaijutsu, Kendo, Battōjutsu, etc.

Update: I just ordered a pair of fencing swords. Naked fencing anyone?

I've done a LOT of fencing:



Does this count? ;)

Foil for 3 years and saber for 1. Definitely going back to saber once I'm settled back in the US.

QHCAguy saidI've done a LOT of fencing:



Does this count? ;)

Nope. That kind of fencing is way too dangerous. I've been cut up really bad doing that kind of fencing.

..... For 2 consecutive years, indeed.... Fencing was one of 3 required extra-curricular activities - along with swimming & equestrianism - at the French charter elementary school I attended back in my country. Swimming was vetoed right off the bat - I suspect parental hydrophobia.. - and horses, at close range, are just plain frightening and unattractive to me - not to mention that my ass seriously hurt after the first ride!!... So, fencing it was... & I loved every bit of it - nothing to do with getting repeatedly poked!!!..

me prefers Japanese swordfighting

amar_m saidme prefers Japanese swordfighting

If you know how, teach me! I've got a few swords on order, and will be ordering more very soon. Basically the collection I always wanted.

I fenced all through college. It's a fun sport, and the constant lunging will do wonders for your thighs.

Naked fencing, though, it best done with only the sword you're born with. There's a reason why you've got all that protective gear.

MSUBioNerd saidNaked fencing, though, it best done with only the sword you're born with.

What if you're born with a short sword?

Fenced sabre since I started college in 2000. It puts you in great shape if you practice about 3x/week for 2-3 hours per session. If you do it for as long as I do you will need to do other exercises to balance out your body. Your lead leg, arm, and shoulder will be noticably bigger than the other side. But that's after a long time fencing competitively like I have. I can't imagine my life without it. I even emailed the RJ Support to have it added on the list of sports you can check in your profile.

QHCAguy saidI've done a LOT of fencing:



Does this count? ;)

Ha, I've done a lot of both kinds! I grew up on a cattle farm, so there was no getting out of this kind. Hell, I used to have to use a hand-operated post hole digger before we got one on the tractor.

I fenced foil really seriously for about eight years, training for the Olympics with a Russian coach. Quitting was the best thing I ever did, though; it gave me the freedom to pursue the things I really loved instead of things I was merely good at.

None can best me with a rapier in my hand

I fenced in grad school. Every once in a while at the gym, if NObody is around, I stand and run through my parries in the mirror, just to see my form. Dorky as hell, I know, but hey...

I trained with the fencing club in college for a semester, mostly with épée. It was TONS of fun (and I wasn't half-bad), but my courseload and other extracurriculars made it difficult to attend practice. Glad I had the experience, though!

malefeet saidNone can best me with a rapier in my hand

I bet my rapier is longer than yours.

Been fencing for 8 years now, epee mostly, but I know the other two well enough. Worked at a professional fencing academy for the better part of 2 years, too. Picked up enough knowledge about the sport to love it for the rest of my life! Hell of a workout, too.

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Sabre here, loved every minute of it....my legs never looked better