Though fencing is technically an individual sport, it’s always important for kids to build positive interactions and to learn how to navigate the world of people. After all, even though each child is on their own on the strip, they’re constantly surrounded by their...
The most common question we are asked by novice parents is how to register for the US fencing NAC’s and National Championships, such as Junior Olympics Championship and Summer Nationals. When competing at local, regional, and sometimes national level tournaments, ...
Kids can be tough to figure out. One minute they’re super excited about something, and the next they’re completely over it! Fencing is a big commitment for a family, and it’s one that we really want to see our children succeed at. How can you encourage your child to...
We as parents want to be as supportive of our children as we possibly can. We love our kids! We want be there for them, to spend time with them and to help them out along the way. When it comes to fencing practice, it’s great fun to watch. There’s a reason that adults...
This post will provide you with all of the answers to your questions about what National Points are, what they’re used for, how they’re calculated, and how regional competition points differ from national points, including which kinds of fencing competitions regional...
Connecting to the strip is one of those things that it seems like we just expect everyone to know how to do - often fencers really don’t get instruction on it. In the beginning when new fencers are just learning, coaches and assistants often connect them to the strip...
One of the biggest confusions among parents is figuring out how to get their child to qualify for Fencing Summer Nationals in the United States. And the main reason - the qualification path changes every year! Not only will your child change in age category and start...
Keeping the family together and feeling connected during the holidays can be a real challenge for fencing families who seem to be going in a thousand different directions at once! With competitions, practices, schoolwork, parties and more all yanking your family in...
Once again the days are getting shorter and the nights are getting longer and longer - leaving no doubt that it’s winter time - even when you live somewhere with no snow! The sun has a big effect on our bodies - it’s how they know when it’s time for bed and when it’s...
Looking for some great advice about navigating fencing competitions? There is so much to the process of competing as a fencer - from regulations and preparation to how to deal with unexpected challenges that happen during a fencing bout. Here are seventeen of AFM’s...
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