We have a good tradition in our Club to celebrate each medal with a chocolate. Today's Competitive Class started with a quadruple sweet celebration - the guys earned four new medals over the last weekend's competitions! Congratulations to: Mika Manalastas for...
Talking with parents at AFM sometimes we hear quite interesting questions. The repeating one is the following: “Is it true that most Americans have never heard of fencing? Is it true that the sport of fencing is popular mostly in Russia and Italy?” Well, playing “true...
I love watching the sea of fencers in their gorgeous whites during a competition. It gives a sense of pride and history of the sport. Like the Marshall Arts, the student traditionally wears the white uniform and the master or instructor is dressed in black. But in...
Kids experience the thrill of fencing at AFM Summer Fencing Camp July-August 2014 It’s that time of year, again, when parents scramble to find activities that will keep their kids occupied and entertained during those long summer months. This summer we would like to...
In a previous post, we discussed how important it is for your child to compete in a fencing tournament. It can help him/her learn how to manage time efficiently, target what needs to be improved in their repertoire, and instill a sense of respect for the awesome...
Congratulations to Anya Harkness for taking Silver at the Bay Cup Senior Women's Foil yesterday! Anya went undefeated until the very last final bout and showed a great fencing in each and every one of them! Way to go Anya! Also, congratulations to Taly Yukelson for...
As fencers know, epee fencing is different from foil and sabre fencing because the whole body is target - if you are hit, it is a point in your opponent’s favor. Every touch counts toward the final score. Therefore, it is important for the fencer to be able to...
