Academy of Fencing Masters Blog

As we approach 2025, parents are constantly searching for activities that will truly enrich their children's lives. Fencing stands out as an exceptional choice that offers unique benefits you simply won't find in other sports. Here are the top 25 reasons to get your child start fencing, arranged from the most impactful to the supplementary benefits. 1. Character Development After coaching countless young fencers and watching my own children grow in the sport, I can say without hesitation that...

Parents have a huge vested interest in their children's success. After all, this is most parents' life mission - to prepare children for life and help them become successful. We try hard in every possible aspect of life - from studies to extracurricular activities, social circles, exposure, vacations, you name it. Sport is particularly one such aspect. In school sports, we rely a lot on school staff and coaches to guide our children, but once it comes to private club sports, such as fencing, a...

One of the most famous mountains in the United States is Pikes Peak near Colorado Springs, Colorado. At 7400 feet of climbing to take you a total of 14,000 feet above sea level, getting to the top is the equivalent of a half marathon at 13.5 miles, though that marathon of a climb is up instead of flat. It’s one of the most famous hikes in America, up there with the towering Mount Rainier (14,000 feet)  in Washington and Mount Hood in Oregon (11,000 feet), though nothing in the lower U.S. comes...

As a fencing coach and parent, I've encountered countless situations where parents find themselves caught in what I call the "Chicken-and-Egg Dilemma" of fencing development. It's a frustrating cycle that often leaves both parents and young fencers feeling stuck, unsure of how to move forward. Today, I want to dive deep into this problem, share some real-life stories, and offer a perspective that might change how you approach your child's growth in fencing. The Chicken-and-Egg Dilemma Defined...