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WHAT IS EPEE FENCING?
Epee – Freestyle Fencing
The epee (pronounced “EPP‐pay,” meaning sword in French), the descendant of the dueling sword, is similar in length to the foil, but is heavier, weighing approximately 27 ounces, with a larger guard (to protect the hand from a valid hit) and a much stiffer blade. Touches are scored only with the point of the blade, and the entire body, head‐to‐toe, is the valid target area, imitating an actual duel.
A full‐body target naturally makes epee a competition of careful strategy and patience – wild, rash attacks are quickly punished with solid counter‐attacks.
Therefore, rather than attacking outright, epeeists often spend several minutes probing their opponent’s defenses and maneuvering for distance before risking an attack. Others choose to stay on the defensive throughout the entire bout.
1996 was the first Olympics to feature team and individual women’s epee events.
(usafencing.org)
CLASSICAL EPEE FENCING
THE EQUIPMENT OF EPEE FENCING
There are four main pieces of protective equipment a student uses when practicing.
Mask
Jacket
Glove
Weapon
The Sioux Falls Sword Academy keeps a small stock of equipment on hand for beginners to use.
ADULT PRACTICE TIMES
FULL PRACTICE - TUESDAY EVENINGS - 7:10 to 8:10p.m.
OPEN BOUTING - THURSDAY EVENINGS - 6:25 to 6:55p.m.
Ask about our introduction packages!
“You can begin fencing as a young child and participate for life. Young fencers can strive to compete at the high school or NCAA level or even to represent Team USA at the Cadet (U17) or Junior (U20) World Championships.”
“We have moms, dads and grandparents who start fencing at any age as well with both national and World Championship opportunities available for fencers ages 50 and older.” (usafencing.org)
Have a kiddo who might be interested? We accept fencing students as young as 8 in our Youth Fencing Class
Students of ALL ages practice with us! You’re never too old, or too young (unless you’re under 7, lol).
No experience? No problem. Just come on in, there is always a group of new students at the beginner level to meet and have fun practicing with!
Don't worry about the equipment. The Sioux Falls Sword Academy keeps a small stock of school equipment on hand for beginners to use.
Did we mention the first class is free?! Our goal is simple - to provide the best instruction, for the absolute lowest cost.
No contracts.