• @yenahmikOPM
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    21 year ago

    I wonder what the outcome would be if it was a germaphobic fencer who was only willing to tap blades? Was the punishment harsher because of the political tension of their home countries? Or is tapping blades considered completely unacceptable now?

    Note: The culture at my club is that we all still just tap blades after a bout.

    • @robotreaderM
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      21 year ago

      Other fencers at worlds were just tapping blades

    • @[email protected]
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      11 year ago

      Hmm, that’s a good point. My last USA Fencing tournament was more than a year ago, and I don’t recall if I shook hands or tapped blades. My club mostly does fist bumps.