What is Fencing?
Fencing Roots
Fencing has a rich history ranging all the way back to the Ancient Era. It is still one of the original sports from the beginning of the modern Olympic Games in 1896. The sport is heavily emphasized within Europe especially in France, Italy, Poland, and Hungary. These countries all have history from the days that duels were fought.
Modernizing
With the modernization of computers and lighting the sport has become increasingly exciting. These changes have made leaps of improvements allowing us to transition from the duel into a sport. One where the object still remains rooted in its history but can be performed safely with age groups ranging from Y-8 to Vet 80.
Safety within Fencing
With the modernization of computers and lighting the sport has become increasingly exciting. These changes have made leaps of improvements allowing us to transition from the duel into a sport. One where the object still remains rooted in its history but can be performed safely with age groups ranging from Y-8 to Vet 80.
The Weapons
NCAA Fencing
Fencing is an NCAA Sport with 45 participating schools. Many universities allow for endless possibilities with their programs. Fencing is known for not only their athletic performance but also their academic performance as well. The sport has certainly provided an avenue to many paths and a developing mindset among its members.
Para Fencing
One of the most interesting aspects of the sport is our Para Fencing. This is an internationally recognized sport with representation at the Para Olympic Games. UFA invites all members of the community, including our disabled community to receive all the benefits of the sport. From the competition to the connections we want to provide services to all our athletes.
