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00:07 The objective is to hit the opponent with your weapon, thereby scoring.
00:12 The first to reach 15 hits, or the fencer with the most hits,
00:17 after the allotted time of 3 by 3 minutes, wins the bout.
00:22 The fencing area, or piste, is 14 metres long.
00:26 It is forbidden to cross this boundary with both feet,
00:30 or to cross the lateral edges of the piste.
00:33 It is also not allowed to turn your back towards your opponent, or to fall over.
00:38 [music]
00:40 The main moves are the lunge, the arrow, a spectacular attack forbidden with sabres,
00:47 and the parry, a defensive action deflecting the opponent's weapon to enable a rapid riposte.
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