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Deliberate Practice in Fencing

Deliberate Practice in Fencing

At March NAC I was standing near one of our students when I overheard a conversation between two fencing parents who discussed a child of one of these two parents when he was disconnecting from a reel after a devastating 0:5 bout. His mother was lamenting that her...

Note to Your Future Self

Note to Your Future Self

In fencing, as in life, our memories of how we felt during crucial moments tend to fade. The intensity of that devastating loss, the thrill of executing a perfect attack, the frustration of a missed opportunity—all become less vivid with time. As a result, we often...

How to Trick Your Mind to Do Hard Things

How to Trick Your Mind to Do Hard Things

Most of us hate mundane, hard things. For example, doing cardio training, working on targets, doing footwork exercises. Despite all of the goal setting and resolutions, we tend to drop them sooner or later.  Rather than consign ourselves to the fate of always...

Little Dents in Fencing: Imperfections and Mastery

Little Dents in Fencing: Imperfections and Mastery

I recently came across an intriguing idea about car maintenance that struck a chord with me. The concept goes like this: Deciding to fix a big dent in a car isn't perplexing - it's an obvious choice. But it's the little dents that present a dilemma. Do we fix them, or...

The Real Job of a Fencing Coach

The Real Job of a Fencing Coach

What is the Real Job of Your Child's Fencing Coach? At first glance, the answer seems simple: to teach fencing. But is that really all there is to it? Yes and no. Teaching fencing is undoubtedly a crucial part of the job – it's the foundation, the bare minimum. After...

Confidence in Fencing

Confidence in Fencing

Confidence in fencing is like that elusive goalpost in a game you're always chasing after but never quite reach. It's the magic ingredient that transforms a good fencer into a great one. You've probably heard fencing coaches shouting it from the sidelines like a...

Mastering Patience in Fencing

Mastering Patience in Fencing

As a fencer, you're no stranger to the challenges and rewards of this exhilarating sport. However, there's a universal truth that resonates deeply with fencers: it's the importance of mastering patience in our journey toward success. In competitive fencing, everything...

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