You never know where fencing connections will come from, and I just had one come out of nowhere. It’s one of those things about fencing that makes it extraordinary. Recently I had a discussion with NYT Bestselling Author Douglas E. Richards about my newly published...
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Month: June 2023
Leaving Russia – What it Means and Why We Must Support this Kind of Bravery
Standing up for what’s right sometimes means sacrificing everything. It’s hard to comprehend the ramifications of decisions that people make, especially when those people are coming from a place that is far removed from where we are. Such is the case with the...
Welcome Sergey Bida to the United States and to AFM!
Join us in welcoming a tremendous fencing talent to the United States and to AFM! It is with great pleasure and pride we share that Sergey Bida is joining the AFM Coaching Team! This week, Coach Bida stepped into his role as the newest member of our already talented...
Strategies to Help Youth Fencers Learn to Trust Their Skills
Building trust in your skills is a crucial skill for young fencers to learn to perform their best. Often, we see kids who come to class, work hard, enjoy the sport, but then they struggle to believe that they can do it in competition. This can be truly challenging...
Congratulations to the New At-large Directors of USA Fencing – Ivan Lee, Damien Lehfeldt and Abdel Salem
Sending out a huge congratulations to the newest USA Board of Fencing members - Ivan Lee, Damien Lehfeldt, and Abdel Salem! The expectations for this particular board are high. We are at an inflection point in fencing, and where things go from here has everything to...