Fencing Today

: The entire body, from the top of the mask to the toes.

: Like foil, it uses the Right of Way system, but points can be scored with the edge of the blade as well as the tip. Match Format and Scoring Fencing - Olympics.com

: Only the torso (covered by a conductive jacket called a lamé ).

: Everything above the waist, including the head and arms.

: Governed by " Right of Way ," meaning the fencer who initiates the attack first has the priority to score.

: A heavier thrusting weapon (max 775g) that is more similar to historical dueling swords.

Fencing Today

: The entire body, from the top of the mask to the toes.

: Like foil, it uses the Right of Way system, but points can be scored with the edge of the blade as well as the tip. Match Format and Scoring Fencing - Olympics.com

: Only the torso (covered by a conductive jacket called a lamé ).

: Everything above the waist, including the head and arms.

: Governed by " Right of Way ," meaning the fencer who initiates the attack first has the priority to score.

: A heavier thrusting weapon (max 775g) that is more similar to historical dueling swords.