Rules
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FIE To Test Epee Non-Combativity Rule Changes
- By Mitchell Lane
- . September 4, 2017
Originally hinted at in an information letter from the February 2017 FIE Executive Session, the FIE is reportedly introducing a set of non-combativity rule changes
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FIE Repeals the Russian Box of Death
- By Mitchell Lane
- . February 20, 2017
The temporary rules change commonly known as the “Russian Box of Death” is now dead, according to several reputable sources. For the last 8 months,
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Fencing Ref: Being a Referee
- By Lisa Campi
- . December 13, 2015
The Fencing Ref Welcome to the new column The Fencing Ref where we will explore a variety of issues that referees deal with. There will
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Making the call – Attacks in Foil
- By Craig Harkins
- . August 21, 2014
This particular call is hard. It further demonstrates the danger of only watching one fencer and looking for a mistake.
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New FIE Rule for Fencing Masks
- By Craig Harkins
- . July 19, 2014
As of September 1st, 2014 fencers at FIE competitions will need to adhere to the new ruling on fencing masks needing two independent security devices.