what's up with fencing?

Question

So it looks like a really cool sport that I may want to try out. Has anyone ever taken it, or has something to say because I don't know anything about it...

Answer 1

I tried it in college as part of a phys ed class. It was a lot of fun.
The good fencers are very fast, and typically tall and thin. Tall people have the advantage of longer arms and can reach farther.
The points go VERY quickly, usually only a second or two. But you get tired fast because you put all your energy into that short time.
It impressed me that it is also a very mental sport - you really have to know your opponent and anticipate what they will do, so you can counter it before they even start.

Answer 2

A friend started it and now she's going to college on a scholrship!