Even though the number one reason to buy new equipment is because it gets lost, it’s still quite common for parents to buy significantly bigger jackets, lame and knickers for their fast growing young fencers in an effort to save money. Of course all parents prefer...
It’s truly amazing how this journey into fencing rolls us forward and takes us to new places, on new journeys and into things that we’d never thought of. Getting going in this sport means reaching out and learning, as well as the incredible accomplishment that pushes...
As the weather heats up, that fencing gear can start to get warmer and warmer. Just like any other sport, fencing gets your blood pumping and your heart going, and that leads to a higher body temperature quite naturally. That’s perfectly normal and quite alright!...
What’s the thing that is always full, a bit mysterious and goes with a fencer everywhere? It’s the fencing bag! Choosing the right fencing bag can be a bit of a challenge, as there are tons of options out there - some of which you might be more familiar with than...
Just recently the USFA published selection criteria for the US team for Cadet, Junior and Senior worlds as well as for Zonal Championships (i.e., Pan American Fencing Championship). For many people the rolling points system is confusing, and the team selection is even...
The best things in life generally require a great deal of planning. Using an athlete’s journal is a powerful way for fencer’s to improve their fencing. Truly, really, the usefulness of this tool is difficult to overestimate. We’ve written previously about the amazing...
We always talk about getting “psyched up” for competition - but what if getting “psyched down” is really what we need to be doing? Fencing in competition is complicated stuff. There’s so much to it, so many things to think about all at once from your stance to the...
It’s nearly Mother’s Day, a day to celebrate and honor those strong and powerful women who guide us through life. Mom’s are truly something special. Some would say that fencing moms are extraordinary, even for moms, and here are just some of the reasons why. ● ...
What’s the best way to get started in fencing? Well there are tons of ways, but fencing summer camp sure is one of the best! Why? Here are ten wonderful reasons! 1. Get over the nerves Starting out in anything can be a bit nerve wracking, but fencing is all the more...
