Has your fencing turned into a chore? Do you miss that spark that you used to feel when you first picked up your sword? Do you wish that you could feel all of those fluttery, festive feelings that you once felt about your fencing? You can! That sparkle can come back...
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Month: August 2017
USFA update about Division 1 Fencing
Every year, the USFA makes changes in national level events in an effort to make national fencing more competitive at the international level. These changes do contribute to the significant improvement of USA fencing and we love seeing them. This year one of the most...
AFM Opens a New Fencing Location in Sunnyvale!
Fencing helps everyone! It brings people together. It keeps our bodies fit and our minds sharp. Fencing isn’t just about swordfighting – it’s about personal development. This is a transformative sport that moves us to being more than just who we are. To that end, we...
Infographic – How to Qualify for 2018 US Fencing Summer Nationals
It’s that time of year again – time to figure out the qualifying paths for US Fencing Summer Nationals! Every year there are tweaks to the rules that mean we all need to bone up on what’s going on. This year there aren’t too many changes, and really the ones that we...
4 Simple Ways to Destroy Your Child’s Fencing Career
Every parent wants their child to be successful. That’s not just in one area of life – we want our kids to be successful all the way around. As fencing parents, we want to give our young fencers the best chance possible to become a wonderful fencer, but it’s easy to...