En Garde: The Fencing Quiz

En Garde: The Fencing Quiz

Welcome to the Fencing Trivia Quiz! Are you a fencing enthusiast or just curious about this exciting sport? Either way, you’ve come to the right place. Test your knowledge of fencing with this fun quiz and see how much you know about this age-old and popular sport! You’ll find out interesting facts about the history of fencing, what it takes to be a successful fencer, and more. So grab your foil, épée, or saber, and let's get started! Good luck!

How many fencing bouts are typically included in a fencing match?

What is the name of the move in which a fencer steps back to create distance and time?

What type of fencing is typically done with a curved blade?

How many points do fencers typically score when they hit their opponent?

How many touches do fencers typically score in a fencing match?

What is the name of the electrical system used to score modern fencing bouts?

Fencing is an Olympic sport that has been included in the summer games since:

What is the name of the move in which a fencer parries their opponent’s attack?

What is the name of the area in which a fencing bout takes place?

What is the name of the protective uniform worn by fencers?

What is the name of the move in which a fencer follows up a parry with a counter attack?

What is the name of the move in which a fencer lunges forward to attack their opponent?

What type of fencing is typically done with one-handed swords?

Fencing is a sport that involves using what type of weapon?

What type of fencing is typically done with two-handed swords?

Which of the following is not a valid type of fencing?

What is the name of the move in which a fencer makes a false attack to fool their opponent?

What type of fencing is typically done with light, thrusting swords?

What is the name of the referees in a fencing match?

What is the name of the rectangular boundary in which fencing bouts take place?

En Garde: The Fencing Quiz

Your score:

You got 0 correct out of 20!

Patrick Scaff


Did you know
The MLS Cup is the championship game of the MLS and is one of the most-watched sporting events in North America.
The Solheim Cup is a biennial team competition between the United States and Europe for women's golf.
The CFL has a Hall of Fame honoring the greatest players, coaches, and contributors to the sport.
The World Golf Hall of Fame honors the greatest players, coaches, and contributors to the sport.