Fencing

MIT fencer attacks his opponent.

MIT fencer Spencer Sugimoto attacks his opponent at the New England Championships. (Photo courtesy of Joanna Tong.)

Instructor(s)

MIT Course Number

PE.740

As Taught In

Spring 2007

Level

Undergraduate

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Course Features

Course Description

This course is intended to provide students with the fundamentals of fencing, including footwork, bladework, bouting and refereeing. It will allow students to develop the ability to analyze a fencing bout, and promotes creativity in applying acquired skills in a fencing bout.

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