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Month: September 2021

How to Convert a Foil Mask for Epee

How to Convert a Foil Mask for Epee

Fencing equipment is expensive and most of it will last for a long time. On the other hand, if your fencer decides to change weapons, do they need a new mask for their new weapon? Every fencing weapon is different, from scoring, to some elements of the uniform, to the...

Why you need to relax

Why you need to relax

A Guest Post by Corwin Duncan I was never the fastest. In fact, I was often the slowest fencer among my peers; I would move slowly, prepare slowly, and attack slowly. All my fencing was slow - except for one thing: my reactions. I could react quickly and correctly...

Fencing and the Prepared Mind

Fencing and the Prepared Mind

A stunning mountain landscape with a vibrant sunset, captured with interesting cloud dynamics, reflecting beautifully on a calm lake below the peaks. How much are you aware of what is around you when you are fencing? So often, fencers are pinpointed focused on the...

Igor’s Debut Thriller

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