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Thanks to Justin Meehan of Blade Fencing Equipment of New York, who contributed to this article with his advice and comments.Related HowStuffWorks Articles
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More Great Links
- Beijing 2008: Official Web site for the Olympic Games
- Beijing 2008: Fencing
- U.S. Fencing Association (USFA)

