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Fencing Terminology

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Instructions: En garde! Test your knowledge of fencing vocabulary!

  1. 1.

    In fencing, what does 'en garde' mean?

    A
    The match is over
    B
    The ready position before fencing begins
    C
    Begin the match
    D
    Salute your opponent
  2. 2.

    What is a 'riposte' in fencing?

    A
    A salute to the referee
    B
    A retreat backward
    C
    An opening attack
    D
    A counterattack made immediately after successfully parrying an opponent's attack
  3. 3.

    In fencing, what is a 'parry'?

    A
    A thrust aimed at the chest
    B
    A defensive action using the blade to deflect an incoming attack
    C
    A scoring touch
    D
    A forward step toward the opponent
  4. 4.

    What is a 'touché' in fencing?

    A
    A warm-up exercise
    B
    A type of fencing weapon
    C
    An acknowledgment that a valid hit has been scored
    D
    A penalty for misconduct
  5. 5.

    In fencing, what is a 'lunge'?

    A
    A jump backward
    B
    A spinning attack
    C
    An attacking movement where the front leg extends forward while the back leg remains stationary
    D
    A defensive crouch
  6. 6.

    What are the three weapons used in competitive fencing?

    A
    Foil, épée, sabre
    B
    Blade, point, edge
    C
    Sword, dagger, mace
    D
    Rapier, cutlass, broadsword
  7. 7.

    In fencing, what does 'right of way' (priority) refer to?

    A
    The order in which fencers salute
    B
    The rule determining which fencer's touch scores when both hit simultaneously
    C
    The fencer who is standing on the right side
    D
    Which fencer enters the strip first
  8. 8.

    What is a 'fleche' in fencing?

    A
    A type of fencing mask
    B
    A type of arrow
    C
    An explosive running attack where the fencer launches toward the opponent
    D
    A defensive stance
  9. 9.

    In fencing, what is the 'piste' (or 'strip')?

    A
    The long, narrow playing area where bouts take place
    B
    The fencing uniform
    C
    The scoring display board
    D
    A practice drill
  10. 10.

    What is a 'bout' in fencing?

    A
    A type of fencing shoe
    B
    A round of training exercises
    C
    A fencing tournament
    D
    A single competitive match between two fencers
  11. 11.

    In fencing, what is a 'feint'?

    A
    The final touch of a bout
    B
    Fainting from exhaustion
    C
    A penalty for a false start
    D
    A deceptive attack intended to draw a reaction from the opponent
  12. 12.

    What is the 'corps-à-corps' in fencing?

    A
    A team event in fencing
    B
    The corps of judges
    C
    A group training exercise
    D
    Body-to-body contact between two fencers, which is forbidden
  13. 13.

    In fencing, what does the 'épée' target area include?

    A
    Only the torso
    B
    The entire body from head to toe
    C
    Only the arms and legs
    D
    Only above the waist
  14. 14.

    What is 'appel' in fencing?

    A
    A sharp stamp of the front foot used to startle the opponent or initiate an attack
    B
    A type of apple-shaped guard on the weapon
    C
    An appeal to the referee
    D
    A greeting between fencers
  15. 15.

    In fencing, what is a 'balestra'?

    A
    A ceremonial sword
    B
    A training dummy
    C
    A type of crossbow
    D
    A short forward jump followed immediately by a lunge

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