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100

This sword is the lightest of all swords in fencing, and touches only count with the tip.

What is a Foil?

100

what protects the fencer's face and is made of metal mesh?

what is a fencing mask?

100

where was sword-fighting first conceptualized?

what is egypt?

100
Who are the 3 people involved in fencing?
Who are 2 fencers and a referee?
100

What is 3 + 3

What is 6?

200
This weapon is based off of the Cavalry Sword. Touches with the tip and blade are valid.
What is a Sabre?
200

which blade scores points with hits?

what is sabre?

200

where was fencing modernized?

what is france?

200
What must each fencer do to the other before a bout?
What is a salute?
200
What is 2 - 1?
What is 1
300

what was the longest fencing bout ever recorded in history?

how long is 11 hours and 40 minutes?

300

which is the flexible blade with the fencer's torso as its target?

what is foil?

300
What 2 schools further improved upon the spanish school of fencings teachings?
What are French and Italina Fencing schools?
300
What happens when a red card is used?
What is a warning and 1 touch for the opponent?
300
What is 6 x 6?
What is 36?
400
This piece protects the hand during bouts.
What is a bell guard?
400

what is the the underarm protector worn underneath a jacket?

what is a plastron?

400
When was there a decline in the use of dueling?
What is WWI?
400
What happens when a fencer fails to salute his opponent?
What is a black card?
400

who has met will smith?

who is alex?

500
This sword was invented by a group of French students.
What is an Épée?
500

what is the item that protects the fencer's neck from dangerous hits?

what is a bib?

500
When was the electronic scoring system originally put in play?
What is 1936
500
What is the name for the equivalent to a point?
What is a touch?
500
DOUBLE POINTS!!! 1 + 1
What is 2