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Classical fencing is the study and practice of European fencing methods associated mainly with the nineteenth and early twentieth centuries. It commonly emphasizes foil, epee, and sabre technique as taught before modern electronic scoring and contemporary competition conventions became dominant. Practitioners focus on blade control, measure, timing, formal instruction, and conventions derived from French, Italian, and related schools. It is intended for fencers interested in historically grounded technique rather than reenacted medieval combat.
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Classical Fencing ranks #121 of 257 in the Combat Sport ranking, behind Rossignol Experience 76 Carbon, ahead of Belt Wrestling.
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