Fencing is known to be an official Olympics sports since 1896. The sword which is most commonly used since then is the foil it is the type of training tool that was used by men in the early 1700s.  Fencing is considered an art form and the delicate balance and movement has been captured in the past by art masters. Some modern day art schools use fencing images as a way to get students to learn how to paint the human body in various poses.


During the 1900s Olympics fencing was introduced with two other events based on the use of two different types of fencing swords namely; sabre and epee. Since than three types of swords are used in Olympics competitions. Epee is almost similar to the foil sword but it is a bit greater in weight and has got a bit stiffer three sided blade. On the other hand the sabre sword is a very light weight weapon which is commonly used for thrusting and cutting.


The fencing rules that were laid in the beginning of Olympics sports are more or less the same. It was during the year 1924 when the Olympics organisers launched fencing events for women as well. the first event held in this regards was the foil fencing event. And after approximately 70 years that is in 1996 women;s epee fencing event was launched. It was not before 2004 when women’s sabre fencing event was introduced by the Olympics organisers.
The type of competitions held at the Olympics consist of both men and women events separately. Other than that group and individual fencing championships are also held on a separate basis. Every fencer is required to wear a particular type of protective clothing in order to participate in the Olympics fencing. The protective clothing includes; gloves, jacket, mask, chest protector, pants, special fencing shoes and under arm protectors.
The common Olympics fencing participating countries are; France, Italy, Germany, China, Hong Kong and many others. Other than the Olympics fencing there are many otgher fencing championship events that are conducted all over the world and well known fencers participate in such competitions.
Lastly, it can be said that fencing is regarded as one of the most thrilling Olympics sports. It is one of the most oldest sports that was launched in the first every Olympic games in the year 1896.