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What sports and martial arts comprise fencing? (1.1)
How did fencing originate? (1.2)
How is modern fencing different from the "real thing"? (1.3)
Which is the best weapon? (1.4)
Is fencing going to be eliminated from the Olympics?(1.5)

Getting Started:
Does it hurt? (1.6)
How long does it take to become good? (1.7)
What qualities make a good fencer? (1.8)
How much does it cost to get involved in fencing? (1.9)
How do I find a good fencing club? (1.10)

Training:
What kind of cross-training will help my fencing? (1.11)
How can I improve my technique without the help of a coach? (1.12)

Regulations:
What is right of way? (1.13)
What constitutes an attack? (1.14)
What constitutes a parry? (1.15)
What constitutes a point-in-line? (1.16)
What is the scoop on "flicks" and "whips"? (1.17)
What are the latest rule changes? (1.18)

Equipment & Maintenance:
Clothing (2.1)
FIE Uniforms (2.1.1)
Colours (2.1.2)
Masks (2.2)
Bib (2.2.1)
Shoes (2.3)
Glove (2.4)
Metallic Vests and Jackets (2.5)
Repair (2.5.1)
Armour (2.6)
Grips (2.7)
Traditional (2.7.1)
Pistol (2.7.2)
Blades (2.8)
FIE & Maraging Blades (2.8.1)
Tangs (2.8.2)
Bends and Curvature (2.8.3)
Guards (2.9)
Points & Blade Wires (2.10)
Body Wires (2.11)
Glue (2.12)
Scoring Apparatus (2.13)
Wireless Systems (2.13.1)
Tools (2.14)

Troubleshooting:
Foil (2.15)
Epee (2.16)
Sabre (2.17)

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