We recently published a piece on how to fence a taller fencer, but now we’re back to give you some tips on how to fence someone who is much shorter than you are! Many people think that taller fencers have a distinct advantage on the strip thanks to their longer reach...
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Art of Fencing, Art of Life
Month: May 2017
How Long Until I Know if My Child is Good at Fencing?
Fencing is a fun sport. It’s a sport that’s fueled by adrenaline. It’s a sport that offers great gear, fantastic exercise, real combat and awesome opportunities for the future. It’s also a complex sport. Kids who enjoy activities that are challenging are generally...
Foam Rollers – A Secret to Helping the Fencer’s Body
Have you ever seen one of these things? Foam rollers have been a secret of athletes who are working to loosen their bodies for many years, dating all the way back the 1950’s. Like many workout tools, they’re something that can look a little strange if you’ve never...
9 Tips on How to Fence a Taller Fencer
The age categories in fencing generally mean that you’ll be fencing someone who is about the same height as you are – generally speaking. However it’s not uncommon to come across a fencer who is much taller than you are, and that can pose its own unique set of...
AFM Goes to #1 in the SYC Circuit!
This week we received the most wonderful news about AFM – we’ve been ranked #1 among all USA fencing clubs in the Super Youth Circuits, based on the results tracked by National Fencing Club Rankings (NFCR)! Sometimes all of the hard work and diligence takes you to...
Self-regulation: A Core Lesson that Young Fencers Learn
What is it that gives fencers such an amazing edge? What’s the special thing that creates that transformation in the attitudes and ability to succeed, not only on the strip but outside in life? The answer is self-regulation. What is self-regulation? The ability to...