Our class were lucky enough to have a visit from some fencing experts.  They had both represented Scotland at their sport and Mhairi will be representing Scotland in the forthcoming London Olympic Games next year.  They came to give us a go and invite us to join their club.  We learnt about the three different weapons  used.  The first is the foil which was used for resolving matters of honour. Beginners use a plastic foil to start with.  After practising they progress to the epee. The epee was originally used for duelling – the fight to first blood.  This is the weapon that is used in the sport now.  The third weapon is the sabre and this was used by the military.