Academy of Fencing Masters Blog

When it comes to fencing, unfortunately there are very few quality resources online. We’d love to see more fencing blogs or YouTube dedicated fencing channels for people to read and learn about fencing. But fencing is a very niche sport, so most people have a very limited knowledge about it and there are definitely a lot of wrong assumptions among those who aren’t a part of the community. Most of the knowledge of our sport in the general public comes from movies and books, like Pirates of...

Summer can seem far off as we sit here in mid-January, but it’s not nearly as far off as you might think. Time flies through the spring semester of school in the blink of an eye. Now is a great time to start preparing for fencing summer camps. No matter where your fencing club is, it’s certain that they’re already getting their plans together for summer camp. Dates are being set and coaches are making out their curricula. If there’s anything that can be said about the sport of fencing, it’s...

Unlike many other sports, fencing is not mainstream. Most likely the newbie fencer - be it an adult fencer, a child fencer, or the parent of a fencer, has no clue about it. They can often be intimidated by the sheer volume of information. As a result, there are many things that a fencing aficionado can help them with to make the newbie fencer have an easier time getting into the swing of things. Here are some ideas for becoming a fencing mentor: 1. Start with fencing basics If a person has no...

Oh the holidays! The family, the friends, the traveling, the food, the training, the swordfights  - how can you survive this time year with your head still attached and your mind intact? By this time in the season, fencing families are either a merry band of happy elves, or Grinchy green and ready for January to come. We’re hoping that you’re the former, but just in case you’re struggling to keep your head above the fray, we’ve compiled some advice to help you out. Here’s our ultimate holiday...

The holidays are here once again! Giving is what makes this time of year so special, so we’ve compiled a list of great fencing gifts that will help you to do something special for that special fencer in your life. Here are our 7 Holiday Fencing Gift Ideas : 1.      A gift card to a local fencing club The idea of giving experiences rather than giving “stuff” is becoming more and more popular every year. What could be better for a fencer than to give them the gift of fencing itself? When you...