We all know that exercise is good for us and we’re familiar with some of the most common benefits: a fitter, stronger body and mind—both mental clarity and improved mood, and lower risk of diseases such as diabetes and heart disease. But did you know that a new study...
Any male fencer that has been training for some time has experienced the uncomfortable moment when he takes an ill-placed hit below the belt—it hurts! It’s actually worse for beginners because the less experienced fencers often think that the stronger the stab, the...
As the weather starts cooling down, and cold and flu season starts warming up, an important question is raised: should I still shake hands with my fencing opponent after a bout if I am sick? Is it rude if I don’t? In a word, yes. It will be considered rude if you...
It’s fencing tournament day and you've been running around from the moment you arrived. From check in, to warm up, straight to pool play afterward, and then to direct elimination. You are getting more and more agitated as the day wears on, and your fencer is getting...
As a parent, I know that at first blush the idea of fencing can sound dangerous. Putting my child in a sport where the objective is to stab each other with a sword?! But fencing is actually one of the safest sports you can bring your kids into – plus your child will...
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