There are three weapons used in fencing - epee, foil and sabre.

The tip consists of a number of components - including springs enclosed in the barrel held with tiny screws.

Blades are not sharp, but they can hurt!

The body wire, worn inside the jacket, is plugged into the socket before a fencing bout begins.

A good fencer will line up their arm so the guard provides some protection.

A fencer needs to have a firm grip on their weapon, but also maintain some flexibility in movement.

Voila!