If your child is fencing a teammate, what should you do? This is a tough situation, and it’s one that isn’t all that uncommon. Depending on the level that your child is fencing at and how big your fencing club is, it’s quite possible for your child to end up fencing...
What happens to old fencing gear? Where does it go? Fencing equipment isn’t forever Though it’s oftentimes expensive, fencing equipment isn’t something that lasts for an extended of amount of time. Sometimes kids outgrow their old fencing gear. Sometimes fencers...
It’s important to remember that a fencing competition is a competition for YOU. When it comes to getting ready, to stepping onto the strip, there’s no one that matters as much as you do in that moment. That means focusing on yourself in the time leading up to the...
First off, congrats on beginning your amazing journey into fencing! It’s truly a wonderful place to be and a wonderful world for you to partake in. A lot of parents ask me about what their kids should practice at home to become better at fencing. What fencing skills...
The past month has seen major hurricanes hit the United States again and again. Every time you turn on the news, it seems there’s another storm that’s destroying homes and lives of people somewhere. The USFA Hurricane Relief Fund USFA started a fund to help clubs in...
Finding balance as a fencing parent isn’t always easy. You want to do a great job of supporting your child’ development as a fencer, but it’s not always easy to know how to do that. We’ve all known the trap that some parents fall into of being over-zealous and...
