To wonder what women sword fighting...

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..over a man is all about?
What does this promote to young women and girls (and males for that matter).

Does anyone wonder at how toxic and backward it is?

Does it count as what?

I used to fence, most stressful fight ever was with ex boyf's current girlfriend. I was expected to win on seeding, just needed to do it nicely, without hitting hard and ideally with style...

Men's epee has had a few needle matches - and as some body contact is permitted seriously strong referees required... small somewhat incestuous sport, swords, basically a Jilly Cooper novel!

Were you epeeing for a man?! Please pick me dance with swords?