Right now, we’re seeing a major global outbreak of a virus that’s pushing everything to its limits. From large events to universities, the entire globe is being affected by the coronavirus pandemic, and the fencing training wasn't skipped in this neither. This isn’t...
In moments of widespread fear of pandemic and misunderstanding, the best course of action is to stay calm and make intelligent choices. That’s what we’re working to do here, and we feel as though this is where the fencing community is right now as well. Right...
Coronavirus is a big thing right now. It’s everywhere. You hear talks, you hear concerns, you have fear. It’s real panic, with people genuinely worried about the outcome and the safety of their families. It’s spread so quickly that it’s hard not to feel out of control...
Peaceful sandy beach under a bright sun with a clear blue sky and distant hills in the background, capturing a serene and relaxing summer day. We hear a lot of people in athletics talking about psyching themselves into competition. There’s that competition mindset,...
Injuries are unavoidable in any sport, not just in fencing. When you’re using your body, things are going to happen to it. Generally these things are along the lines of pulled muscles, sprained ankles, or simple broken bones. Bruises in any sport are unavoidable, just...
There are some general fencing safety rules that all fencers should follow, though sometimes they aren’t as obvious as we imagine they should be! Fencing is naturally a sport of weapons. Despite this, it’s consistently one of the safest sports that anyone can...
Happy family travel on beach in holiday,Summer vacations. Boy and girl playing on the beach with fun, and sea background. Happy kids on vacations at seaside playing sand. Summer is here, school is out, and for fencers that means there’s a break in the fencing season....
How you warm up and get ready for a competition is individual, but figuring out how to maximize your fencing routine for far flung competitions isn’t necessarily easy. It’s always good for fencers to have some kind of structure to any kind of training, whether it’s at...
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Healthy breakfast consists fruits and juice on the table You get out of your fencing practice what you put into it. We all know that. We also all know that you get out of your body what you put into it. Put in good hard work into your fencing and you’ll get good...
Swords. Duels. Battle. What’s the deal with fencing and violence? How is it that a sport that has its origins on the bloody battlefields of Europe considered safe for elementary school children to participate in? How can you put a sword in the hands of a child and say...
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