21. Edinburgh Fencing Club a safe activity. olympic history. fencing was one of the few sports that admitted professionals prior to the 1980s. In fact, the http://www.edinburghfencingclub.co.uk/about/fencing_history.html

club news Sponsors EFC website A Background to Fencing Take the romantic, swashbuckling epics of Errol Flynn, add some rules, protective clothing and an electronic scoring system, and you have fencing at the Olympic Games. Two rivals stand opposite each other and feint, lunge, parry and riposte until one scores the required number of hits to win. Evolved from the ancient form of combat, fencing is one of only four sports that has been featured at every modern Olympic Games. It was the first to include recognised professionals in a medals competition after modern Olympic Games founder Pierre de Coubertin arranged special events for professional fencing "masters" in the original 1896 and 1900 competitions. The clothing has become so protective, though, that officials modified masks a few years ago to return a "human face" to the event. Fine, but for intense reality, the 1924 team foil competition still wins: After the Olympic Games, an Italian and a Hungarian settled a scoring controversy with a real duel. Fencing began as a form of combat and is known to have been practised well before the birth of Christ. Relief carvings in the temple of Madinet-Habu near Luxor, Egypt, dating from approximately 1190 BC depict fencers competing. Many other ancient civilisations, including China, Japan, Persia, Babylonia and Greece, practised swordplay as training for combat.

22. Edinburgh Fencing Club history reveals that the first three went on to Bert) in foil, both at World Championships and olympic Games by the club but by Scottish fencing Association who http://www.edinburghfencingclub.co.uk/about/history.html

club news Sponsors EFC website Edinburgh Fencing Club Edinburgh fencing came to Scotland in 1909 with the formation of the Scottish Fencing Club. Its first professional coach was leon Crosnier, a frenchman who was in due course assisted by his son Roger. Crosnier was for 30 years 'Mr Fencing' in Scotland. The second world war caught him stranded in his native France but the sport would have died , but for the efforts of Ronald Campbell, who was at the time head of physical education at Edinburgh University. The Scottish Union was revived in 1948 with the indefatigable Campbell as its President. Crosnier returned briefly to scotland and for two years gave lessons in a gymnasium at Edinburgh university provided by Charles Usher, who succeeded Campbell as head of PE at the university. The early years after the war saw fencing focus on the ancient universities of edinburgh, Glasgow, Aberdeen and St. Andrews. Crosnier was succeeded by a Pole, Major W Segada, who took over teaching in Edinburgh and Glasgow. He produced a number of fine fencers including Zbigniew Czaikowski, who went on to become an eminent coach in Poland. Another well known Edinburgh Fencer was Neil L'Amie who later became the prime mover in setting up Scotland's successful schools program. However, the real growth in Scottish and Edinburgh fencing followed the appointment of John Fethers as maire d'armes of SAFU in 1959. Taught by Crosnier in Paris the Australian born Fethers had become British Foil Champion in 1954 as well as winning two silver medals at the Commonwealth Games. His arrival saw the expansion of the schools program. This was dominated by public schools such as Merchiston Castle in Edinburgh, which started fencing in 1933.

23. Fencing History history of fencing Where did it start? In what it requires and how it is conducted, olympic fencing resembles these two clichés about as much as the olympic http://www.stormontfencingclub.com/fencing_history.htm

St ormont Fencing Club Carrick castle Entry Now CLOSED. Please contact organisers for late entry enquiry. Up History of Fencing - Where did it start? (Reproduced with the consent of Fencing Net - http: www.fencing.net Sword fighting as sport has existed since ancient Egypt, and has been practiced in many forms in various cultures since then. Although jousting and tournament combat was a popular sport in the European middle ages, modern FIE fencing owes more to unarmored dueling forms that evolved from 16th century rapier combat. Rapiers evolved from cut-and-thrust military swords, but were most popular amongst civilians who used it for self-defence and dueling. Rapiers were edged, but the primary means of attack was the thrust. Rapier fencing spread from Spain and Italy to northwest Europe, in spite of the objections of masters such as George Silver who preferred traditional cutting weapons such the English broad sword. Duelling faded away after the First World War. A couple of noteworthy duels were fought over disputes that arose during Olympic games in the 1920s, and there have been rare reports of sword duels since then. In October 1997, the Mayor of Calabria, Italy, publicly challenged certain Mafiosos to a duel. German fraternity duelling (mensur) still occurs with some frequency. The first modern Olympic games featured foil and sabre fencing for men only. Epee was introduced in 1900. Single stick was featured in the 1904 games. Epee was electrified in the 1936 games, foil in 1956, and sabre in 1988. Early Olympic games featured events for Masters, and until recently fencing was the only Olympic sport that has included professionals. Disruptions in prevailing styles have accompanied the introduction of electric judging, most recently transforming sabre fencing. Foil fencing experienced similar upheavals for a decade or two following the introduction of electric judging, which was further complicated by the new, aggressive, athletic style coming out of Eastern Europe at the time.

24. The Sport Of Olympic Fencing This article contains a brief introduction to the sport of olympic fencing, including the rules of the sport, the equipment used, as well as a brief history. http://il.essortment.com/fencingolympics_rbwh.htm

The sport of Olympic fencing This article contains a brief introduction to the sport of olympic fencing, including the rules of the sport, the equipment used, as well as a brief history. The sport of fencing is experiencing a nationwide revival. This effort comes on the heels of a recent attempt to ban the sport form Olympic competition. The sport has also suffered from an image problem of late. Many Americans have classified the sport as violent and elitist. Ironically, fencing was one of the original nine sports in the inaugural modern Olympic Games played in Athens, Greece in 1896. It is one of only four sports that has been featured at every single Olympic competition since 1896. bodyOffer(25185) The reputation as a violent elitist sport has foiled fencers, who deem the sport a game of physical chess, a tactical masterpiece of grace and prowess that harkens own back through the annals of history, where the sport originated in ancient Egypt to where it reached its heyday in Elizabethan England. Fencing advocates also argue that fencing equipment is less expensive than hockey or football gear, and is less violent than both of the aforementioned sports. The sport of fencing incorporates agility, strength, coordination, balance, timing, and strength. In fencing, physical ability is just as important is having a strong mental edge.

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Russian Outdoor Activities Earth : Skateboarding ... more... Spirit : Collectors, collections Creative Hobbies Unusual hobbies Organizations ... Mail system 15Mb! @boxmail.biz [Register] Constructor Free Hosting Game server ... Fencing History of Fencing - Where did it start? Swordfighting as sport has existed since ancient Egypt, and has been practiced in many forms in various cultures since then. Although jousting and tournament combat was a popular sport in the European middle ages, modern FIE fencing owes more to unarmoured dueling forms that evolved from 16th century rapier combat. Rapiers evolved from cut-and-thrust military swords, but were most popular amongst civilians who used it for self-defence and dueling. Rapiers were edged, but the primary means of attack was the thrust. Rapier fencing spread from Spain and Italy to northwest Europe, in spite of the objections of masters such as George Silver who preferred traditional cutting weapons such the English broad sword. The Spanish school, under masters such as Narvaez and Thibault, became a complicated and mystical affair whose geometrical theories required much practice to master. Italian masters like Agrippa and Capo Ferro developed a more pragmatic school in the late 16th and early 17th centuries, introducing innovations such as linear fencing and the lunge. By the 18th century, the rapier had evolved to a simpler, shorter, and lighter design that was popularized in France as the small sword. Although the small sword often had an edge, it was only to discourage the opponent from grabbing the blade, and the weapon was used exclusively for thrusting. The light weight made a more complex and defensive style possible, and the French masters developed a school based on defence with the sword, subtlety of movement, and complex attacks. When buttoned with a leather safety tip that resembled a flower bud, the small sword was known as le fleuret, and was identical in use to the modern foil (still known as le fleuret in French). Indeed, the French small sword school forms the basis of most of modern fencing theory.

26. History - Olympic Medals - Fencing On Fairfield Avenue Shreveport Louisiana US fencing olympic Medals. Do you know how many olympic Medals have been won by fencers from the United States? 2 Gold Medals. 8 Silver Medals. 30 Bronze Medals. http://www.fencingonfairfield.com/olympicmedals.htm

1413 Fairfield Avenue Shreveport, LA 71101 318-227-7575 Hours Directions and Map US Fencing Olympic Medals Do you know how many Olympic Medals have been won by fencers from the United States? 2 Gold Medals 8 Silver Medals 30 Bronze Medals For a total of 40* medals since 1904! Men's Individual Foil 1904 Albertson Van Zo Post, Silver 1904 Charles Tatham, Bronze 1932 Joseph Levis, Silver 1960 Albert Axelrod, Bronze Men's Foil Team 1904 Albertson Van Zo Post, Gold w/ Cuban Team 1904 Charles Tatham, Silver 1904 Fitzhugh Townsend, Silver 1904 Arthur Fox, Silver 1920 Henry Breckinridge, Bronze 1920 Francis Honeycutt, Bronze 1920 Arthur Lyon, Bronze 1920 Harold Rayner, Bronze 1920 Robert Sears, Bronze 1932 George Calnan, Bronze 1932 Joseph Levis, Bronze 1932 Hugh Alessandroni, Bronze 1932 Dernell Every, Bronze 1932 Richard Steere, Bronze 1932 Frank Righeimer, Bronze Men's Epee 1904 Charles Tatham, Silver 1904 Albertson Van Zo Post, Bronze 1928 George Calnan, Bronze Men's Epee Team 1932 George Calnan, Bronze 1932 Gustave Heiss, Bronze

27. Fencing History - Fencing On Fairfield Avenue Shreveport Louisiana 1413 Fairfield Avenue Shreveport, LA 71101 318227-7575 Hours Directions and Map. fencing history. Csaba Elthes. US olympic Coach 1964, 68, 72, 76, 80, 84. http://www.fencingonfairfield.com/fencinghistory.htm

1413 Fairfield Avenue Shreveport, LA 71101 318-227-7575 Hours Directions and Map Fencing History Csaba Elthes US Olympic Coach Giorgio Santelli Gold medalist MS Team 1920 Italy Olympic Coach Michael Marx 8 time US National Foil Champion Olympian in Epee and Foil Early American Fencing Early 19th Century American Fencing References Olympic Medals National Epee Champions ... Andy Shaw , the United States Fencing Association's Official Historian, has been collecting, storing, framing, archiving, reproducing, and cataloging the largest private collection on display in the country. What many people don't realize is that he has been operating this collection at his own expense for many years. The walls of the Fairfield Avenue School of Fencing display many hundreds of these items for all to enjoy. Index Getting Started Classes and Fees Our Instructors ... Promotional items var sc_project=223194;

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Index Advance-Lunge While we may conjure up images of fencing involving "The Mask of Zorro" or "duels to the death," modern fencing is a recognized sport included in Olympic competition. Well-organized and complete information about foil, sabre, and ipei fencing is available here, along with some innovative opportunities for interaction, including a game where "you make the call" in an animated fencing match, as well as information on how to contact fencing organizations in your area. Visit Site 1998 ThinkQuest Internet Challenge Languages English Students Richard Concord-Carlisle High School, Concord, MA, United States Bradford Concord-Carlisle High School, Concord, MA, United States Demis Concord-Carlisle High School, Concord, MA, United States Coaches Stonewall Concord-Carlisle High School, Concord, MA, United States Want to build a ThinkQuest site? The ThinkQuest site above is one of thousands of educational web sites built by students from around the world. Click here to learn how you can build a ThinkQuest site.

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Index Olympic Games Unusual Sports in the Olympics Everyone has heard of figure skating and gymnastics, but how many people know the thrill of racing down an ice covered track on a sled or the beauty of water ballet? This web site explores the "unusual sports in the Olympics:" the ones that may not get much press attention, but that have dedicated athletes just the same. After visiting this informative and interactive site, you won't see the Olympics in the same light again. Visit Site 2000 ThinkQuest USA Awards Gold Want to build a ThinkQuest site? The ThinkQuest site above is one of thousands of educational web sites built by students from around the world. Click here to learn how you can build a ThinkQuest site. Privacy Policy

30. Fencing History In the early olympic Games fencing was dominated by the Western European powers and to this day they are still renowned for their stellar fencers. http://www.personal.psu.edu/users/d/p/dpb150/art2/group_project/history.html

31. INTERNATIONAL OLYMPIC COMMITTEE - SPORTS olympic history, fencing was one of the few sports that admitted professionals prior to the 1980s. In fact, the original olympic http://www.olympic.org/uk/sports/programme/history_uk.asp?DiscCode=FE&sportCode=

32. INTERNATIONAL OLYMPIC COMMITTEE - OLYMPIC GAMES In a performance unequaled in olympic history, Nedo Nadi of Italy earned gold medals in five of the six fencing events. Ethelda http://www.olympic.org/uk/games/past/index_uk.asp?OLGT=1&OLGY=1920

33. Scottish Fencing history of fencing Where did it start? In what it requires and how it is conducted, olympic fencing resembles these two clichés about as much as the olympic http://www.scottish-fencing.com/history.htm

Organisation Membership Management Sponsors ... Community History of Fencing History of Fencing - Where did it start? (Reproduced with the consent of Fencing Net - http: www.fencing.ne t) Also available as a PDF download here Sword fighting as sport has existed since ancient Egypt, and has been practiced in many forms in various cultures since then. Although jousting and tournament combat was a popular sport in the European middle ages, modern FIE fencing owes more to unarmoured duelling forms that evolved from 16th century rapier combat. Rapiers evolved from cut-and-thrust military swords, but were most popular amongst civilians who used it for self-defence and duelling. Rapiers were edged, but the primary means of attack was the thrust. Rapier fencing spread from Spain and Italy to northwest Europe, in spite of the objections of masters such as George Silver who preferred traditional cutting weapons such the English broad sword. The Spanish school, under masters such as Narvaez and Thibault, became a complicated and mystical affair whose geometrical theories required much practice to master. Italian masters like Agrippa and Capo Ferro developed a more pragmatic school in the late 16th and early 17th centuries, introducing innovations such as linear fencing and the lunge.

34. BBC SPORT | Olympics 2004 | Fencing Pair Make Olympics Simon Clegg, chief executive of the British olympic Association, said I am delighted to welcome these fencing athletes into Team GB. olympic history. http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport2/hi/olympics_2004/3640391.stm

News Sport Weather World Service ... Question of Sport CHOOSE A SPORT Select Football Cricket Rugby U Rugby L Tennis Golf Motorspt Boxing Athletics Snooker Racing Cycling Disability Sport US Sport Other Olympics 2004 N Ireland Scotland Wales Last Updated: Monday, 19 April, 2004, 16:25 GMT 17:25 UK E-mail this to a friend Printable version Fencing pair make Olympics Kruse will compete in the foil at the Athens Olympics British fencing will be represented by Richard Kruse and Louise Bond-Williams at this summer's Olympics. Kruse will compete in the foil category and Bond-Williams will fight in the sabre class after both impressed at the European Olympic qualifying event. Kruse won gold, while Bond-Williams took silver in Belgium on Sunday. Britain's Olympic fencing chief Graham Watts said: "This is a fantastic achievement for British fencing and for our two most talented fencers." He added: "Both Richard and Louise have made the top eight in the world championships within the last two years and they have the ability and experience to perform well at the Olympic Games. "The qualification standards get tougher every Olympiad and we only had one fencer in a seeded position to qualify and so to achieve two places, with the added bonus of topping the medal table in Ghent is excellent."

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36. The History Of Fencing Early olympic Games featured events for Masters, and until recently fencing was the only olympic sport that has included professionals. Back to history. http://users.ox.ac.uk/~fencing/hisfencing.htm

S wordfighting as a sport has existed since ancient Egyptian times and has been practised in many forms in various cultures since then. Although jousting and tournament combat were popular sports in the European middle ages, modern F.I.E. fencing owes more to the unarmoured duelling forms that evolved from 16th century rapier combat. Rapiers were edged having a military role for thrusting into chinks of heavy armour. The original Spanish school, under masters such as Narvaez and Thibault was steeped in technical precision requiring much practise to master. In the late 16th and early 17th centuries, rapier fencing spread to Italy and masters like Agrippa and Capo Ferro developed a more pragmatic school, introducing linear fencing and the lunge. B y the 18th century the rapier had evolved to a shorter, lighter design, popularised in France, called the small sword or fleuret (due to the leather safety tip resembling a flower). The small sword often had an edge, to prevent the opponent from grabbing the blade, although the weapon was mainly used for thrusting. The light weight made a more complex and defensive style possible, and the French masters developed a school based on subtlety of movement, double-time parries and complex attacks. The small sword is identical to the modern foil.

37. Brief History Of Fencing In Canada A Brief history of fencing in Canada. fencing is truly an olympic sport, having been involved since the first modem olympic took place in Athens in 1896. http://www.fencing.ca/brief_cdn_fencing_history_eng.htm

Home Media A Brief History of Fencing in Canada Fencing is a modern and exciting sport, often described as trying to play chess while running the 100-metre dash! It's hard to believe that this thoroughly sophisticated sport has emerged from the serious and deadly combat practiced by the Three Mousquetaires. Fencing is truly an Olympic sport, having been involved since the first modem Olympic took place in Athens in 1896. In addition, Fencing holds the distinguished honour of being one of only four sports, which have participated in every Olympic Games since their inauguration. Canadian fencing dates back to 1816 when Maitre Girard opened the first fencing school in Montréal. The first Canadian Championships were held in 1902. It was not until the announcement of the 1976 Olympics and incorporation of the Canadian Fencing Federation in 1971, that the Federal Government provided financial assistance to develop elite athletes for the Montréal Olympiad, provided the stimulus for Canadian fencers to steadily improve their performance on the international scene. The CFF is a non-profit, amateur sports association and is the national governing body of fencing. It includes ten provincial fencing associations, which in turn represent eighty local clubs from coast to coast. Its mandate is to establish, develop and support fencing in Canada and to represent Canada on the international scene.

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@import url(/css/us/style.css); @import url(/css/us/searchResult1.css); Home IN the directory this category YOU ARE HERE Home Sports Olympics Summer Events Olympic Fencing - Review a variety of information pages dealing with Olympic fencing. Directory Listings About HickokSports.com - Fencing Catch the history of fencing worldwide with features on Olympic competition, medal-winners and governing bodies. Peruse related links. International Federation of Fencing News, results and organizational details from Federation Internationale d'Escrime, fencing's international governing body. In French only. Ananova - Olympic Fencing Offers an introductory guide to the Olympic discipline of fencing. Find a concise history of the event at the Games and the tournament rules. CBS SportsLine Olympics 2000 - Fencing Stay abreast of what's happening at the Olympic fencing events, and view audio and video from different sporting events. Fencing Online Guide for fans and players provides listings of clubs and equipment suppliers, training tips and links to related resources. United States Fencing Association Official headquarters for the United States team of lungers and parryers introduces the sport and posts news, rankings and links.

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