Archived Versions

Fencing

As taught in: Spring 2007

MIT fencer attacks his opponent.

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

Instructors:

Prof. Jaroslav Koniusz

MIT Course Number:

PE.740

Level:

Undergraduate

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.