PE 1527 - Olympic Fencing

Fall, spring. 1 credit. S/U grades only.

Course fee: TBA.

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Olympic fencing (or simply “fencing”) is a modern type of fencing that belongs to the family of combat sports using bladed weapons and refers to the fencing seen in most current competitions, including the Olympic Games and the World Cup. Originating in the 19th century, as a direct continuation of the 18th century French school of fencing which had in turn been influenced by the Italian school of the Renaissance. Includes warm-up exercises and all basic offensive and defensive moves.