Why is fencing a sport for the rich?

The reasons why fencing is a sport for the rich are as follows:

Fencing originally belonged to the sport of knights in European countries, and later became the sport of European aristocrats because of their competing imitation, which was also the trend of society at that time. Regardless of the source, fencing itself is called the sport of the rich because of its expensive equipment and clothing and small audience.

Fencing originated in medieval European countries. At that time, knights prevailed in European countries, and their swordsmanship was very powerful, which was imitated by nobles of various countries at that time and belonged to the trend of upper class at that time. Among them, the famous western, French and Italian swordsmanship is very famous in Chinese mainland.

Fencing is one of fencing sports. Athletes hold slender elastic steel swords, wear masks and prescribed clothes to compete on a rectangular field. According to the specified time and the number of swords in the stab (split), the outcome is decided.

Fencing appeared in ancient times and was very popular in ancient Egypt, China, Greece, Rome, Arabia and other countries. 1776, French fencing master Laboissiere invented the mask, which was a key milestone in fencing. 1896 held in Athens 1 Men's foil and sabre competitions were held in the modern Olympic Games.

The men's epee competition was included in the second Olympic Games held in Paris in 1900. 1913165438+1On October 29th, the International Fencing Federation was established in Paris, France. 1965438+ The rules of fencing competition were adopted in Paris in June 2004, which made the fencing competition more fair and reasonable.

The highest organization of fencing is the International Fencing Federation, which was established in Paris on1October 29th.1913165438. The highest organization in China is the Chinese Fencing Association, which was founded in 1973.

Project history:

Fencing is a traditional sport with a long history. As early as ancient times, the sword was a tool for human beings to fight and hunt wild animals in order to survive. With the development of human history, swords developed from stones and bones to bronze and iron, and finally to steel. As a weapon of war, it has gradually entered the historical stage.

Fencing is very popular in ancient Egypt, China, Greece, Rome, Arabia and other countries. 1 1 century BC, fencing classes appeared in ancient Greece, and swordsmen gave lectures. As for the ancient forms of fencing, the reliefs about fencing can be seen in some historical buildings and monuments in Greece, Egypt and other countries.