Solar Eclipse Update (April 8)— There appears to be considerable excitement and inquiries made to USA Fencing regarding implementing the double-flighted events policy. Please note that changes announced on April 1st were part of our annual tradition of playing with...
In the ongoing dialogue surrounding the evolving role of women in society, one domain where their influence shines brightly and undeniably profound is the world of fencing. Once viewed through the lens of male dominance, fencing has undergone a remarkable...
Recently, I immersed myself in the pages of Rafael Nadal's captivating memoir, "Rafa," where one of the all-time greatest tennis players invites readers into the inner workings of his journey to the pinnacle of the sport. It's a literary gem that offers profound...
Every year, we start off in January setting goals that will hopefully carry us through the next year and help us level up to where we want to be. Of course, you’re going to change over the course of a year no matter what you do, but at the start of every year we have...
The holiday season is right around the corner, and that means that everyone is thinking about getting the perfect present for the special people in our lives. If some of those special people are fencers, then you know the joy that it brings when you give them...
You might think that discussing the significance of a club jacket is rather mundane. After all, it's just a piece of clothing, right? Well, it seems that some things need reiteration, and this is one of them. How often have you witnessed fencers at tournaments who,...
In a world where sports transcend borders, sometimes athletes make decisions that go beyond medals and championships. Today, we bring you an inspiring story of courage, conviction, and unity on the fencing piste. Meet Konstantin Lokhanov, a sabre fencer now training...
The sheer volume of fencing videos on social media channels like YouTube, Tiktok, and Instagram Reels, offers us a gold mine for analysts doing theoretical research on the sport of fencing. A couple of such recent studies inspired me to conduct my own research. I...
Every January 1st we come around to the tried and true tradition of setting New Year’s resolutions that we may or may not keep. Too often, we don’t keep them - they’re more of a joke than anything else. Setting New Year’s goals that don’t come true might be a...
If you’ve ever struggled to find the right gift for that very special fencer in your life, you’re not alone. Figuring out what to give is a struggle, especially because none of us wants to give a present that will go unused. Choosing the right piece of fencing gear,...
