does fencing count as a martial art

[Willannem]

Looking at fencing from the outside and not referring to it as a martial art is like looking at Tai Chi and not referring to it as a martial art. If you don’t know anything about ‘em, they are easy to dismiss as not being martial arts. A little research will open your eyes as it did mines. White Warlock provided an excellent source to start your research.

There are traditional fencing systems that teach a whole lot more than what you would see at a modern fencing event. What you mainly see has emerged for sports sake. What you don’t see are the traditional systems that teach unarmed and grappling techniques.

A Fencer’s history seems to parallel the Samurai’s history just with extreme cultural differences.

b.t.w…There is an art when it comes to effective shooting. There are techniques, timing, and mindsets involved with shooting as in martial arts. There is timing, windage, trigger pull, shooting between heartbeats and a whole lot more that makes effective shooing an art form. The lack of art is picking up a gun and mindlessly pulling the trigger.

[UseoForce]

Again, thearma.org if you haven't

[Sengra]

Fencing evolve dfrom rapier fighting, and as the rapier was a tried and tested military weapon, fencing really counts as a martial arts.