Fencing as a distinct form of combat goes all the way back to the 12th century when fencing schools started to spring up in Europe. Even to those first fencers the sword was seen as extension of the body. Fencing swords are more than just pieces of metal, they are...
I recently had a conversation with one of our fencers where she told me that her favorite epee broke and she does not have time to fix it before her next competition. All of the parts of all of her weapons were different: the guards, blades, tips, pistols. Nothing was...
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...
What’s that Smell? Solutions for Smelly Fencing Gloves: Recently I opened my child's fencing bag and strong smell almost killed me. I was thinking about accidental dead mouse was inside it! Nope. Not socks, nor shoes - it was smell of hard work from my child’s fencing...
Fencing equipment is both wonderful and horrible. It’s wonderful because it allows us to do the thing that we love most – fencing. It’s horrible because it can be a beast to store and keep organized. Storing Fencing Equipment at Home may be tricky! Keeping your...
Going to competition, especially a major competition like an NAC or nationals, can be nerve wracking. Fencers want to make sure that they’re as prepared as possible for what’s coming, but at the same time you don’t want to go taking everything and the kitchen sink...
If you think that weapons problems happen only to novice fencers, think again. Issues with weapons happen all the time to every fencer, even to world class fencing athletes. Weapon Issues can be Major for Fencers One such incident happened in October 2015 in the Men’s...
Getting the fencing blade size right is an important, if sometimes mystifying, process. It’s one of those things that so many new fencers just aren’t sure about! Where it starts The regulated weapon size for youth 10 events is #2, while older category fencers use #5....
Even though the number one reason to buy new equipment is because it gets lost, it’s still quite common for parents to buy significantly bigger jackets, lame and knickers for their fast growing young fencers in an effort to save money. Of course all parents prefer...
What’s the thing that is always full, a bit mysterious and goes with a fencer everywhere? It’s the fencing bag! Choosing the right fencing bag can be a bit of a challenge, as there are tons of options out there - some of which you might be more familiar with than...
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