J-Arena S2019E19 - Wheelchair Fencing

In wheelchair fencing, competitors use the same 3 weapons of foil, epee, and sabre as in standard fencing, along with the same protective gear. The key difference, however, is that wheelchairs are firmly fixed in position, restricting movement to only the upper body. This forces fencers to employ a diverse range of advanced strategies, giving a unique twist to the traditional art of swordsmanship. We meet Paralympic hopeful Shintaro Kano as we explore this demanding and lightning-fast sport.