Fencing in the lightsaber in France is the official competition, its name is 'Light Saver Dueling'

Fencing is a game using three kinds of swords: Fleure, Epe, Sable, but the French Fencing Federation approves the use of lightsaber as the fourth sword. "Lightsaber dueling" was officially adopted as a new event of fencing. A sword scene in a lightsaber with a glowing blade is one of the highlights of the SF movie " Star Wars " series, but it will be seen in reality.

In France, the Force is strong with lightsaber dueling
https://apnews.com/cd0c1f824ff949cab6f76d3b03a389bb

Lightsaber Dueling Is Now an Official Sport in France - Geek.com
https://www.geek.com/culture/lightsaber-dueling-is-now-an-official-sport-in-france-1775164/

Lightsaber dueling recognized as official sport in France - The Verge
https://www.theverge.com/2019/2/19/18231268/lightsaber-dueling-french-fencing-federation-official-sport

In the following movies, you can see where players are actually playing games with fencing.

Lightsaber dueling awakens the Force in France - YouTube


The one used in the game is a sword built with LEDs on a polycarbonate blade which is a type of plastic. Like a Jedi knight appearing in the Star Wars, you can not make two enemies, but emit the light and sound just like a movie.

Players wear masks and protectors as armor as well as fencing and they will face the game.

Players compete on the inside of a circle made of tape and compete points obtained by putting a light saver on the opponent's body. 5 points for the head and body, 3 points for the arm and the foot, 3 points for the hand, 1 point for the hand, and the winner of 15 points taken first. Unlike fencing, there is also a rule that the tip of the lightsaber must be behind the body before attack. For this reason unlike fencing which is centered on thrust, it is the main act of paying greatly like a movie.

Secretary General Serge Aubailly of the Fencing League told the Associated Press that "the lack of exercise for young people today is a serious health problem because they want them to participate in sports other than playing with their thumb away from the sofa We hope to incorporate contemporary technology into our tradition and participate naturally in sports. "