Epée – the spirit of the duel
by Robin Catling: The epée (pronounced “ep-pay” – literally meaning “sword” in French) is the descendant of the duelling weapons […]
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What are the Modern Fencing Weapons?
Overview There are three weapons in modern fencing, each with different rules and target areas: • Foil is the foremost training
Weapons: Epée
The Epée, like the foil, is a point-only weapon. Unlike foil and sabre, the entire body is target in Epée,
Weapons: The Target Areas
The respective target area for each weapon reflects its’ origins: for Foil, as a former training weapon – the trunk