So, how is fencing scored? In short: with electricity, French words, and a lot of arguing. The box beeps, the lights flash, and the referee points. If you watch a bout and have no idea who won, just nod wisely and say, “Ah, the right of way was clearly with the left.” Nobody will know you’re bluffing.
And remember: at its heart, fencing is just two people trying to touch each other without getting touched back—like a very expensive, very silly game of tag that requires a degree in physics and a death wish. Allez!
