This is to
disillusion everyone who thinks that
fencing is just some
pansy sport where you can't get
hurt.
In my six years as a fencer, I have caused...
--five bruised
sternums
--one punctured
lung
--countless
slash marks and bruises
--one broken
toe
--two minor
concussions
--one
eye poke
Oh, and keep in mind this was all done accidentally, while everyone was wearing the standard protective gear--several layers of canvas and denim, gloves, knickers, and a nice big mask.
The scary thing is, I'm
not a
dangerous fencer...I'm nationally ranked.