Types of Fencing Weapons – Épée & Sabre | Lilov Fencing

What Weapon to Start With?

Sabre rewards fast, athletic, aggressive, and tactical fencing. Sabre fencers are often full of emotion and showmanship, which makes sabre great fun to watch and do.

Epee rewards precision and cunning. Epee has the simplest rules, yet requires the greatest tactical knowledge, emotional control, and hand-eye coordination. Epee fencers excel at plotting their opponent’s demise.

Sabre vs. Épée — See the Difference

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