The rapier is the most popular weapon in fencing, commonly chosen by beginners
The rapier is the most popular weapon in fencing, commonly chosen by beginners. In a competition, confrontations consist of rounds, ending when a point is scored. The objective is to reach 15 points first. A valid touch is applied to the opponent's torso with the tip of the weapon. The foil's flexible blade, averaging 89 cm in length, is designed to prevent injury and has a blunt tip connected to an electrical system for automatic touch detection. Fencers must obey the rule of priority, where he who defends a thrust has the right to respond with his own touch.
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