description Fencing (Épée) Overview
Épée is one of the three modern fencing weapons and is used in Olympic, international, and recreational competition. The entire body is a valid target, including the mask, arms, legs, and feet, and a hit is scored with the point of the weapon. Because fencers may register nearly simultaneous touches, tactics often emphasize distance, timing, counterattacks, and careful control of the opponent’s blade.
help Fencing (Épée) FAQ
What is the target area in epee fencing?
The entire body is valid target in epee, including the head, hands, legs, and feet. This is larger than the target area used in foil or sabre.
Does epee fencing use right of way?
No. Epee has no right-of-way rule, so a valid hit is generally awarded to the fencer who lands it first; very close simultaneous hits can register as double touches.
What weapon does an epee fencer use?
Epee is a point weapon, meaning touches are made with the tip rather than the blade edge. Olympic epees use a blade no longer than 90 centimeters and have a maximum weapon weight of 770 grams.
How does an Olympic epee bout end?
Individual Olympic epee bouts are contested over three periods of three minutes. The winner is the first fencer to reach 15 touches or the fencer with the higher score when time expires.
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