Tournament Rules



The following rules represent the standard ruleset for Tournaments being held by Royal Arts fencing academy. This includes: Ascalon, Blue Box, Looking Sharpe, and Hemmageddon



General Operating Rules

1.6 - Actions that Stop a Bout

The following circumstances will stop a fencing bout:

  • A fencer makes a hit
  • A safety concern, which could be due to equipment, safety gear, unsafe conduct, spectator interference, etc.
  • Weapons with broken or missing pieces
  • Anything of reasonable concern to a referee
  • Anyone other than combatants and judges entering the ring.