When Christine, mom of our fencer Tessa, learned that the 2024 Fencing Summer Nationals would take place in Columbus, she shared the news with her friend who resides in the area. Excited to help Christine and her family make the most of their time in Columbus, her...
The life cycle on this planet follows its inevitable course, and we inevitably bid farewell to friends as they depart from this world. Yet, some leave behind a profound impact—a legacy of kindness, mentorship, and gentle guidance. When such individuals depart, they...
Recently, I stumbled upon a story about Jacqueline Du Pre that struck a chord deep within me. It encapsulated everything I aspire to instill in my fencers—a passion for the sport that transcends mere competition and embraces the sheer joy of participation. Du Pre was...
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...
So, we're in the fencing game, cheering for our kids, dreaming of those podium moments, national team nods, and maybe even a scholarship. Let's be honest; fencing is no cheap sport, and our time investment is off the charts. We're in it for the victories, both big and...
The holiday season is right around the corner, and that means that everyone is thinking about getting the perfect present for the special people in our lives. If some of those special people are fencers, then you know the joy that it brings when you give them...
We all know that fencing is a cool sport, but how up to date are you on the outlying, and honestly super weird facts of fencing? To help you expand your horizons in fencing, we’ve put together forty-two fascinating and (sometimes) obscure facts about...
Raising kids is not for the faint of heart, and one of the most difficult things that parents do is learn to let go of control of their kids and allow them to spread their wings in the real world. We agonize over whether they will be ok. Will they get hurt? Will...
The sport of fencing continues to grow, and the good news is that means there are more and more ways to watch fencing bouts online. In the last few years, there has been an increase in high quality videos of competitions especially on both stand alone websites and...
Of all of the questions that I get from parents about their children in fencing, the one that I get the most is: “Will my child be a successful fencer?” This question comes up early and often from fencing parents, and it’s understandable that they would want to know...
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