One of the things that we love about fencing is that it improves agility. This starts from the very moment that a person step out to practice on that first day of training and continues to grow even in the most experienced fencers as they hone their craft. However as...
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Month: January 2016
How to register for US Fencing NAC’s and Nationals
The most common question we are asked by novice parents is how to register for the US fencing NAC’s and National Championships, such as Junior Olympics Championship and Summer Nationals. When competing at local, regional, and sometimes national level tournaments, ...
Encouraging Your Child to Stick with Fencing
Kids can be tough to figure out. One minute they’re super excited about something, and the next they’re completely over it! Fencing is a big commitment for a family, and it’s one that we really want to see our children succeed at. How can you encourage your child to...
Why You SHOULDN’T Watch Your Child’s Fencing Practice
We as parents want to be as supportive of our children as we possibly can. We love our kids! We want be there for them, to spend time with them and to help them out along the way. When it comes to fencing practice, it’s great fun to watch. There’s a reason that adults...
Rio 2016 Olympic Fencing, a Calendar of the Lead Up Events
Here we are already in 2016 and the Olympics in Rio are almost here! Rio will bring together 212 of the world’s best fencers from around the world in 10 events. There are SO many events leading up to the games, with tons of meaningful dates. We’ve pulled together the...
Fencing National Points 101 – A Comprehensive Guide
This post will provide you with all of the answers to your questions about what National Points are, what they’re used for, how they’re calculated, and how regional competition points differ from national points, including which kinds of fencing competitions regional...
How to Connect to the Fencing Strip
Connecting to the strip is one of those things that it seems like we just expect everyone to know how to do - often fencers really don’t get instruction on it. In the beginning when new fencers are just learning, coaches and assistants often connect them to the strip...
Getting the Word Out: How to Share Your Love of Fencing with your Friends
You surely love fencing! Of course you do, right? It’s amazing! For those of us who practice fencing, our enthusiasm can be quite contagious, and we tend to get pretty excited about it. It’s not long before we start to think that everyone should be fencing, and that...