Mensur - something we need in England - Academic Fencing (Not Mensa) It is a traditional, strictly regulated sabre fight between two male members of different university fraternities with sharp weapons, the target being the face. Opponents fence at arm's length and stand more or less in one place, while attempting to hit the unprotected areas of their opponent's face and head. Flinching or dodging is not allowed, the goal being less to avoid injury than to endure it stoically. Two physicians are present (one for each opponent) to attend to injuries and stop the fight if necessary. The participants wear protection for the hands, torso, neck, nose and eyes. The scar resulting from a hit is called a "smite" (German: Schmiss), and was seen as a badge of honor.