I recently came across an inspiring news story about self-defense that underscores the remarkable skills and courage honed by a former Italian National Fencing Team coach, Attilio Fini, who is now 93 years old. Just a month ago, he found himself in a perilous...
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Month: January 2024
Unleash Your Inner Warrior: Insights from Rafa and Fencing
Recently, I immersed myself in the pages of Rafael Nadal's captivating memoir, "Rafa," where one of the all-time greatest tennis players invites readers into the inner workings of his journey to the pinnacle of the sport. It's a literary gem that offers profound...
How to Transition Kids from Other Sports to Fencing
Most kids start sports somewhere like tiny soccer leagues or toddler gymnastics classes, but most of them start learning to work with teammates and play right on the playground. They naturally transition from one activity to another, but all too often we see kids and...
A Call for Change: Re-running for USA Fencing Board of Directors
Time For Change Representing At Present And Presently In the world of fencing, a strong, visionary leadership at the helm is vital to the sport's growth and development. Last year, I ran for the USFA Board of Directors, and while I did not secure a seat, my conviction...
New Year, New Goals – The Whole Fencer Blueprint for 2024
Every year, we start off in January setting goals that will hopefully carry us through the next year and help us level up to where we want to be. Of course, you’re going to change over the course of a year no matter what you do, but at the start of every year we have...