The state of being a swordsman; skill in the use of the sword.

skill in fencing

Swordsmanship refers to the skills of a swordsman, a person versed in the art of the sword. The term is modern, and as such was mainly used to refer to smallsword fencing, but by extension it can also be applied to any martial art involving the use of a sword. The root of the English word "swordsman" follows from the word gladiatorhttp://www.etymonline.com/index.php?search=swordsman&searchmode=none Etymology Online, a Roman term for the professional fighters who fought against each other and a variety of other foes for the entertainment of spectators.