Saxon Fencing Club

This is probably the strangest of the fencing garments for the beginner. Its function is to provide proctecion under the jacket in such a way that its sewn seams do not fall in line with the jackets; i.e. an opponents blade should not be able to accidentally work through a bit of dodgy stiching!
Some of the newer Kevlar jackets are considered so strong as to no longer require the use of this protection, however it does help reduce bruising if you are of a delicate nature.

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(There are specific technical datas as to the required strength and constuction of these materials, all available from the
British Fencing Association,
the governing body of the sport in the U.K.)