Historical background and culture of fencing

The history of fencing can be traced back to ancient Greece and Rome. It was a fighting skill that was mainly featured by physical contact. Fencing culture has a deep tradition in East Asia and Europe. Among them, Japanese fencing, Chinese traditional martial arts, French fencing and British swordsmanship are all famous schools. The cultural value of fencing was that it could not only train one's physical fitness but also cultivate one's psychological quality and coordination ability. Fencers need to attack their opponents with precise technical movements and agile reflexes while maintaining calmness, concentration, and patience. In fencing competitions, athletes would usually attack and defend multiple times to win. Fencing had also experienced some twists and turns in history. In the Middle Ages, fencing was regarded as a noble sport. Only wealthy families could afford to buy swords and training fees. Therefore, the popularity of fencing was relatively low. In modern times, with the continuous development and popularity of fencing, fencing gradually lost its aristocratic color and became a popular sport. Now fencing has become one of the most popular sports in the world. Not only has it become a professional sport in Japan, China and other countries, but it has also become more and more valued and popularized in other countries.