What are the things in fencing called?

Fencing Equipment

• Foil, Épée, Sabre – The three types of fencing weapons, each with unique rules.

• Fencing Mask – Protective headgear with a mesh front.

• Fencing Jacket – A padded jacket designed for protection.

• Glove – Worn on the weapon hand for grip and safety.

• Lame – A conductive vest used in foil and sabre fencing for electronic scoring.

• Body Cord – Connects the fencer’s weapon to the scoring system.

• Scoring Box – Electronic system that registers valid touches.

Fencing Techniques & Movements

• En Garde – The ready position before a bout begins.

• Lunge – A forward attack extending the weapon arm.

• Parry – A defensive move to block an opponent’s attack.

• Riposte – A counterattack after a successful parry.

• Fleche – A running attack used in épée fencing.

• Disengage – A movement to evade an opponent’s blade.

• Attack in Preparation – Striking while the opponent is setting up their move.

Rules & Scoring Terms

• Right of Way – A rule in foil and sabre determining who has priority to score.

• Touché – A valid hit that scores a point.

• Off-Target – A hit that lands outside the valid scoring area.

• Corps-à-Corps – Body contact between fencers, which is generally not allowed.

• Red Card – A penalty resulting in a point awarded to the opponent.

• Black Card – The most severe penalty, leading to disqualification.