A fencing training device including: a first part configured to be coupled to a fencing weapon; a second part configured to be coupled to a lower portion of a fencer's body; and a retractable connector disposed between the first and second parts. Also provided is a method of training a fencer to perform a lunge and a fencing training system for providing feedback to a fencer regarding improper technique.

A fencing training device including: a first part configured to be coupled to a fencing weapon; a second part configured to be coupled to a lower portion of a fencer's body; and a retractable connector disposed between the first and second parts. Also provided is a method of training a fencer to perform a lunge and a fencing training system for providing feedback to a fencer regarding improper technique.

Systems and methods for structures used in sport fencing are disclosed. In at least one embodiment, individual structure blocks, of one or more structure blocks to be associated together, have an upper layer, a shock absorption layer, and a cell-support layer; and a conductive feature of an upper layer connected with other conductive features enable fencing touches from weapons to the conductive feature results in electrical grounding or an electrical transmission through the two or more structure blocks and to a monitor device.

Systems and methods for structures used in sport fencing are disclosed. In at least one embodiment, individual structure blocks, of one or more structure blocks to be associated together, have an upper layer, a shock absorption layer, and a cell-support layer; and a conductive feature of an upper layer connected with other conductive features enable fencing touches from weapons to the conductive feature results in electrical grounding or an electrical transmission through the two or more structure blocks and to a monitor device.

A training apparatus for fencing, the training apparatus including: (a) a movement mechanism having an extended state and a retracted state, the movement mechanism adapted to be coupled to a support structure on a first end thereof; (b) a target platform, the target operationally coupled to a second end of the movement mechanism; and (c) a computing component, the computing component electronically coupled to the movement mechanism and configured to control movement of the movement mechanism between the extended state and the retracted state.

A training apparatus for fencing, the training apparatus including: (a) a movement mechanism having an extended state and a retracted state, the movement mechanism adapted to be coupled to a support structure on a first end thereof; (b) a target platform, the target operationally coupled to a second end of the movement mechanism; and (c) a computing component, the computing component electronically coupled to the movement mechanism and configured to control movement of the movement mechanism between the extended state and the retracted state.

Provided is a practice sword which gives the feel of using a real sword by having a form and weight similar to those of a Japanese sword, does not cause injuries by striking during practice or matches, and will not be unusable due to damage and the like. This practice sword for practicing martial arts includes a sword hilt body, a blade portion, and a guard portion that separates the sword hilt body and the blade portion, said practice sword being configured such that the sword hilt body and the blade portion have a vinyl chloride pipe as a common core, the blade portion is formed by surrounding the outer surface of the common core vinyl chloride pipe with styrene foam, arranging elastic cushioning material on a distal surface thereof, and accommodating the styrene foam and the vinyl chloride pipe in a thin and long thick cloth bag, and the sword hilt body is formed by abutting top and bottom rod-like pieces of wood against the top and bottom peripheral surfaces of the common core and winding a string around the common core and the surfaces of the top and bottom rod-like pieces of wood.

A fencing training device including a bib, at least a portion of which comprises a material configured to provide an observable change in response to an external stimulus. Also provided is a fencing weapon that includes a handle and a blade with a tip that comprises a transferable material disposed thereon and a method of training a fencer.

A fencing training device including a bib, at least a portion of which comprises a material configured to provide an observable change in response to an external stimulus. Also provided is a fencing weapon that includes a handle and a blade with a tip that comprises a transferable material disposed thereon and a method of training a fencer.

A fencing training device including: a first part configured to be coupled to a fencing weapon; a second part configured to be coupled to a lower portion of a fencer's body; and a retractable connector disposed between the first and second parts. Also provided is a method of training a fencer to perform a lunge and a fencing training system for providing feedback to a fencer regarding improper technique.