Comparative study between French and Belgium Sword Handle in top Muscular Contraction and its working muscle space in Langue using the Epee in Fencing

Abstract

The aim of this research is to make a comparative study in top muscles contraction and working muscles space in langue between French and Belgium sword handle using the epee in fencing. The researcher used the descriptive method. The subjects were national center for gifted fencers. The subjects were divided into two groups; the first group use swords with French handles, while the second group used swords with Belgium handles. After the completion of the program the researcher conducted muscle activity test for the major working muscles in langue.The researcher concluded that the group that used the French handle had significant statistical differences in top muscles contraction for all working muscles except the deltoid for it showed significant statistical differences using the Belgium handle. Whenever there was an increase in top contraction there was a stronger performance and when the space of contraction was small the performance becomes explosive. In other words the level of muscular activity differs according to the type of handle and its effect.