Fencing is a centuries old art whose roots are in actual armed combat. The introduction of the foil blade helped fencing evolve from sword fight training into a sport competition. Nowadays, fencing equipment and rules ensure that the sport is extremely safe, the most dangerous risk being that of a pulled hamstring. It's a sport practiced all around the world and one which espouses honor and respect.

Epee is one of three blades used in fencing. It is a thrusting weapon with the heaviest blade and guard. In epee bouts there are no rules about who has priority during an attack (right of way) or where a touch may be scored, since your opponent’s entire body is fair game. Whoever hits first with their blade tip scores the point, which leads to exciting bouts and lots of strategic (and often wild) defensive moves from both fencers.

Fencing epee is a low-impact sport and features competition level bouts for all ages from children to adults into their sixties and seventies. Women and men may compete against each other during practices but duel their own sexes in competition. Equipment is usually included in the price of lessons or is available for rent from the salle (school).