What’s that Smell? Solutions for Smelly Fencing Gloves: Recently I opened my child's fencing bag and strong smell almost killed me. I was thinking about accidental dead mouse was inside it! Nope. Not socks, nor shoes - it was smell of hard work from my child’s fencing...
Getting ready for Fencing Summer Nationals can feel daunting. Fencers want to give their best performance when the big day comes, because of course they’ve worked so hard for this opportunity. But how to go about doing it? The answer lies in doing preparation in the...
Sport isn’t math. People often think about development in sports as something akin to a mathematical equation. Something along the lines of the following (though in different people’s mind the specifics might be slightly different): A = hours cross training B =...
Summer is a perplexing time for many of us. On the one hand, we want to give our kids ultimate freedom to do all the things that make summer relaxing and open – sleeping in, discovering books, exploring interests. On the other hand, there’s also a sense that we want...
We are honored to receive Special Congressional Recognition for "outstanding and invaluable service to the community" from the USA Congress! Thanks to all our members, fencers, parents and coaches for your fantastic dedication to the sport and the passion you share...
Unless you’ve been living under a rock for the last few days, you’ know that superheros aren’t just guys anymore. Wonder Woman has taken the world by storm, and with good reason. It’s one of those rare movies that offers everything – a compelling story, incredible...
For all of the intellectual rigor that goes along with fencing, there’s certainly an element of physical rigor that goes along with this sport as well. Though we strongly believe that fencing is one of the safest sports out there (and there’s plenty of research to...
