| Abstract: | Objective: This study aimed to compare the hand and foot reaction abilities among foil, epee, and sabre fencers at the national level in Manipur. Method: Thirty male fencers (10 from each weapon category) aged 18–24 years were selected from the Khongman Fencing Academy, Imphal East District. The Nelson Hand and Foot Reaction Test was used to assess reaction ability. Data were analyzed using one-way ANOVA with a significance level set at 0.05. Results: The mean ± SD of hand reaction times for foil, epee, and sabre were 8.65 ± 3.13, 7.90 ± 3.93, and 7.75 ± 2.65, respectively. The F-value (2, 27) = 0.216, p = 0.807, indicated no significant difference. For foot reaction, the means ± SD were 14.90 ± 4.12, 15.30 ± 2.95, and 15.45 ± 3.62, respectively, with F(2, 27) = 0.063, p = 0.939, also showing no significant difference. Conclusion: The study concluded that there were no significant differences in hand or foot reaction abilities among foil, epee, and sabre fencers. These findings suggest that reaction ability may be influenced more by individual training factors than by weapon specialization. |
