Here are a few types of fencing swords:

. Foil – more flexible and lighter than the Epée and blows hurt less, but no more flexible than the Sabre. It is a fencing sword widely chosen by women and considered ideal for beginners as it is more delicate to use and requires a lot of balance, posture, coordination, agility and flexibility, preparing for advanced fencing and techniques

. Epée – the point of the blade can hit any part of the opponent’s body, so it is played in a more erected body position favouring taller fencers. It is the hardest blade of the three fencing swords, producing strong and sharp blows

. Sabre - Fencing with Sabre as the chosen Fencing Sword requires great agility. It is the most flexible of the three blades, whipped attacks are hard to block as the blade can bend over the opponents sword in a really fast paced duel.

Electric and Non Electric Fencing refers to use of electronic scoring gauge incorporated to the fencer gear and the bout track. Before the advent of electronic scoring, some fencing championships would use paint on the fencing swords to make it easier to keep score.

To start practicing, many clubs supply plastic swords and masks specially designed for junior fencing. Beginners can practise the techniques and learn fencing rules without much investment as fencing weapons and equipment are not cheap and were keeping the sport to expand.