Recently I read an article by Italian fencing master Giancarlo Toran about the importance of the salute in fencing. His reflections on tradition, respect, and what the salute reveals about character deeply resonated with me. I've borrowed some of his ideas here and...
If you've been at enough competitions you know this moment by heart. The score is 14:14. Your fencer lunges, gets hit and misses her touch, and immediately - without even a split second of hesitation - points their weapon at the referee. The arena goes quiet. Well, as...
As our sport continues to grow, many regional fencing events now implement registration caps due to venue capacity limitations. This guide addresses common questions about registration, waitlists, and withdrawals for capped events. Why Are Events Capped? While the...
The 2024-2025 fencing season is in full swing! Regional competitions have kicked off across the country, and the October NAC is just around the corner. As you sharpen your skills, it's time to set your sights on the big event – USA Fencing Summer Nationals 2025! And...
One of the great things about fencing is that it continuously evolves. USA Fencing is constantly looking for new improvements and modifications. To tell the truth, many of them are really good, and the facts clearly show that we are experiencing some of the best times...
You’re at a fencing competition and you’ve had an amazing day. After training really hard, you are just sweeping the floor with your opponents, gliding through the pools and blasting your way through the DE. It’s been an incredible day, and you’re so excited about the...
In just three months, the fencing community will gather for the highly anticipated Junior Olympics (JO’s) during the Presidents' Weekend in Charlotte, NC (2/16-19/2024). Beyond being the pinnacle of Cadet and Juniors National Championships, JO's serve as the ultimate...
Though we as a society, in general, have moved away from coming to blows to solve our interpersonal problems the way that people used to duel in the old days, combat sports are more popular than ever. Combat sports have actually captivated people throughout history,...
Right now, the everyday domestic vocabulary of American fencing is in the individual context. No one who thinks of fencing in any context thinks of it as being a multiple-player sport, at least not anyone in America. This is different in other places. In European...
There are several essential components to a fencing match. One consists of the fencers themselves, who are vying for points. Another are the weapons, those things that make the points possible. And the final essential component to a fencing bout is the person who...
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