Books
The Rise of American Fencing
This book will take you on a journey along with American fencing from the beginnings in the times of the Founding Fathers, all the way through the lackluster first decades of American competition in the Olympic Games, and on to today where American fencing stands poised to build on its success and become a major player on the world stage.
It’s been a complicated road for the United States, one that’s intertwined with world politics and changing social structures. The American story is one of immigration and tenacity.
Noticing the change is one thing, understanding why it happened is another.
- How have American fencers gone from being at the bottom of the fencing barrel to rising to the top?
- What is unique about the American fencing story in comparison to established European fencing powers?
- Where is American fencing going and how will the past inform the future?
” As parents of young competitive fencers, or as competitive fencers, we should all strive to understand the big picture of this wonderful sport, and this book provides a valuable insight of how we got here, and where we are headed.”
—Amazon Reviewer
Parents’ Guide
As someone once said, fencing in America has traditionally been as exotic as bobsledding in Jamaica. It’s true that fencing is not a mainstream sport in the U.S., but it’s on the rise and more and more American children are training in the sport. Most parents already have a working knowledge of popular sports like football and basketball, but when it comes to fencing, you likely need some help learning what you need to know.
As parents, we know that our children will only succeed with our help and support … and supporting our children means taking the time to develop a strong understanding and knowledge of their activities—whether you’re studying up on Pre-Algebra or, in this case, diving into the rules of a new sport.
We want to help you because we are passionate about fencing and about athletic competition for children. To that end, we’ve created A Parent’s Guide to Fencing: a fun and informative book that includes everything a parent needs to know as his or her child starts out in the sport. We’re sharing it openly and encourage you to do the same.
The guide covers all introductory information and commonly asked questions in one place. We’ve simplified what we could and narrowed our focus to what parents really need to know. Have you ever wondered…
- What exactly is fencing?
- Is fencing dangerous?
- How much will I spend on competitions and equipment?
- How do the age categories work?
- What should I expect at a fencing competition?
For answers to these questions and more, please read our book and share it with other fencing parents. We welcome your comments and feedback: contact us.
Equipment Buying Guide
One challenge for parents who are new to competitive fencing is learning how to make sure your child has the right equipment—with minimal stress and without breaking the bank. The good news is that you don’t have to figure it out on your own and you don’t need to spend a fortune.
We’ve written this book to combine all of the information we’ve given the parents at our club to help them buy equipment for their children. The book covers:
- What you need for both training and competitions
- Where to shop
- How to pick the right brand or variety
- When to save your money and when to make the investment
- We also created a handy checklist that you can use as an easy reference.
The goal is to make your journey into the fencing world as enjoyable and stress-free as we can, so that you can jump in and stay with us a long time. We hope this book helps you with your equipment purchases as you get started.
Nationals and NACS Guide
National-level fencing competitions can be overwhelming—but they can also be overwhelmingly fun!
Study up before heading to your first Summer Nationals or North American Cup so that you feel prepared and ready to fence (or cheer) your best. A little bit of knowledge can help minimize any anxiousness and our eBook will address all of the common questions we get from first-time attendees, both fencers and parents.
The book covers:
- When to start planning and make travel plans
- What to pack and how best to get it there
- What to do when you arrive, before the event, at the event, and after the event
- What to expect and what you need to know going in
Our goal is to get the preparation and anxiety out of the way to pave the way for an enjoyable competition and a memory to last a lifetime!
