Some fencing figures are more than what they seem, and one such figure is Andrew Fischl, known to most of us as Cyrus of Chaos. For those of you who might not know it, Cyrus of Chaos is a major resource for fencers on YouTube. I’ve been subscribed to this channel for...
Many parents are eager to learn Right of Way. It takes a lot of practice! Even the world's most famous fencing parents do not always get it. I do believe that, with time, most experienced fencing parents start understanding the concept a little bit. However, they have...
We can learn everything about right of way or priority, as it more often called, we could master every aspect of its understanding, and yet we would not be the final word on it. The referee is. Always. Some people say that right of way is subjective. It is not....
One of the most difficult concepts in all of fencing is the concept of right of way. This concept and the understanding of it are key to making sense of fencing, no matter if you are a fencer, a coach, a parent, a referee, or a fan. This post is long. It’s long enough...
Everyone who follows epee fencing knows Max Heinzer. He is the greatest showman of epee, but he’s not just putting on a show - he’s got the competitive chops underneath to earn his place on the podium. Max Heinzer is one of the most high energy fencers to take on the...
Nick Itkin with his dad and coach Misha Itkin Fencers can sometimes seem to come out of nowhere and onto the world stage, but there is always a long and hard development behind that explosion. Even if you’re just twenty years old. Meet Nick Itkin. Nick Itkin is...
