It’s never a bad time to talk about hydration during competition and workouts. There is always a need to stay hydrated when you’re doing physical activity, something that truly everyone agrees on. What we don’t think about so often is how what temperature the water is...
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Month: July 2015
USFA Membership 2015-2016 – IMPORTANT!
It’s nearly time for the new fencing season to start! The 2015-2016 fencing season begins on August 1st, and that means that it’s time for everyone to update their USFA membership. All fencing clubs, not just AFM, require USFA membership as it provides a secondary...
Fascinating French Fencing Facts from the 17th & 18th Century
When we think about noblemen of the Middle Ages in Europe, we immediately picture them dressed up in knee length pants, beautiful bright colored jackets with gold trim, wide-brimmed hats with lush, poofy feathers, and of course an elegant sword decorated with a shiny,...
2015-2016 Fencing Season – New Classes Schedule at AFM!
With the new season upon us, we’re ready for some major changes in our schedule! You’ll notice a lot of changes to our new schedule, with a major overhaul of how our classes are broken down as well as a few big timeslot adjustments. It’s taken us a great deal of time...
Reflections on Fencing Summer Nationals 2015
Were so happy and proud of the results of our 2nd year at Summer Nationals and the July Challenge! The atmosphere was amazing, and many members of our club (including both beginners and intermediate levels) came to Nationals both to fence and to cheer on our...
5 Things to do if You’re NOT Going to Fencing Summer Nationals
With everyone in the world of Fencing talking about Summer Nationals, the children and adults who are left behind can sometimes feel well, left out. This is a big event, and the competitors who go out to it will be widely talked about in the club and beyond. But...