Should I take up wrestling?

[The One and Only...]

Of course you have to give a crap about defending it, but if someone attacks at too far a distance or with too large a preparation, you can easily counter. Aggressive actions are smaller and fewer simply because it's too risky to take and pursue them until the timing and distance is just right.

Beginner's weapon? Wow. As if it takes more effort to master any weapon over the other.

I don't do epee because it has too slow of a pace.
I don't do saber because there is practically no time to consider your options or think during the bout.
I do foil because it requires so much to be successful at it. Quick footwork, understanding of priority, analytical as well as decisive mindset, good form, timing, tempo variation, point control, execution of preparation, etc... I just find it the most enjoyable.

In truth, I actually have a harder time against neophytes than experienced fencers. Under the damned new foil timing, the contact has to be maintained longer - so if my opponent twitches his body, removes the target by leaning, or wears a chest protector, there's a good chance my hit won't register on the box. I need to work on finding the right time to "explode" my arm so I can reaquire the target and loosening up my grip when I land so that the point "grabs" the lame.