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You don't have to look far into the rule book of modern sword fencing to see how closely it is linked with its historical origins. For example, the field of play in sword fencing - called a "piste" - is clearly marked with an end line that represents an identical line drawn in the earth by duelist's "seconds". In times gone by, to retreat behind this line meant cowardice and loss of honour, a rule that would have been obeyed, no doubt, by Alexandre Dumas, the creator of The Three Musketeers, who himself particpiated in duels.
 
This concept of honour is also represented in modern fencing by a formal requirement for fencing etiquette, which ensures that fencers salute both the president and opponent before a match and show due respect to each other during and after the bout. This is also something that we insist upon in our own team building sessions via quality, qualified coaching that enables corporate participants to have the full experience of modern sword fencing.