[Griff]

This video has all three weapons. Sabre has the conductive mask and jacket style lame'. Foil has the vest lame'. Epee, my weapon, is simpler. Unlike sabre and foil there is no right of way beyond the harsh reality that you have to defend yourself if the other guy initiates a real attack. You can hit anywhere at any time and you don't get into the nonsense of arguing/interpreting touches, which can be political.



You can get an idea about the physicality of the bouts from that, but keep in mind that those blades which are whipping around like rubber are steel. Lil' Pete had a bout in foil one time with a very angry guy who kept missing the target and whipping (flicking) her in the legs. She took home some serious bruises, but kicked his ass!