@bboymango - it isn't possible with two hands. If you listen carefully, you can hear notes being played in at least three completely different registers at once.
@Danevader2 It's still a potential hazard, but the way a blade will snap means that although there are some rough and potentially sharp bits, it's still fairly likely to be stopped by the body protection; and even if not, one can feel the blade break and react by pulling back. If you're unable to...
@dpfancrazy125 it's incredible fun, but it takes a lot of practice and hard work, I won't give you any illusions about that. However, it's plenty of fun even in the beginning, you don't have to be superb to enjoy it.
for all those debating whether this is epée or sabre, there are actually two different fights. The first one is epée, when the film focuses largely on the shadows rather than the fencers themselves; the second is Sabre.
@bboymango - it isn't possible with two hands. If you listen carefully, you can hear notes being played in at least three completely different registers at once.