There are numerous sports and clubs at Ohio University that offer students multiple opportunities to meet new people and involve themselves on campus. One of those is the OU Olympic Sport Fencing Team, which offers members educational prospects and the ability to practice the sport of fencing.
Alongside an immersive experience, the club educates new members and supplies all the equipment and gear to compete. The team allows members the opportunity to travel across the state to compete against other schools in fencing matches and competitions. Through these events, students with prior fencing experience have the ability to challenge themselves.
Helen Stec, president of the club, said fencing is more complex than it seems. For new members looking to develop a new passion, the club uses educational tools and safety measures to keep people from getting hurt.
“With fencing, there are three styles we do; they're called epee, sabre and foil,” Stec said. “Basically, what you're doing is trying to avoid being stabbed, and stabbing someone is the very basis, but there's a lot more that goes into it. You have to factor in distance. It's a lot like a physical game of chess. It comes from historical swords and swordsmanship.They've adapted it so you can’t actually be hurt.”
Historically, fencing has been known to be quite violent and has its roots in medieval times, but modern fencing elevates the ideas of personal injury. Using techniques and safety equipment, like jackets, masks,...
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