Yes! Fencing is very safe. The clothing is made out of kevlar, and you have a mask. Check out this link for more info: http://www.anchoragefencingclub.com/safety_guidelines.htm just scroll down the page, and it will say "if fencing safe?"
Fencing can have 2 definitions: Those wooden/vinyl posts around your property, or fighting with long weapons (generally swords).
From the Online Etymology dictionary:
fence (v.)
"fight with swords,"...
Fencing is a sport of three different types, or styles of fighting: Saber, Epee, and Foil. These three different styles have different target areas, rules, and ways of getting a touch (a point)....
It is very important to drive safely because almost every automobile collision could have been avoided if there would have been just one more second before the impact. Accidents can be fatal and they...