by jwischniafap | May 8, 2023 | Experienced Fencers, Fencing Beginners
Fencing Ratings You may have heard of rated fencers, but what does it all mean? In this article, we’ll discuss what ratings are, how you earn them, and what their use is. Please note that for purposes of this discussion, we are setting aside the intricacies of fencing...
by jwischniafap | Mar 22, 2020 | Experienced Fencers, Fencing Facts
Hello All, Although this is a foil lesson (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CSBmGC6z_E0), it is a good example of a solid working lesson for an experienced young fencer. I chose this particular lesson because the fencer demonstrates what we are trying to achieve in our...
by jwischniafap | Oct 7, 2019 | Experienced Fencers, Our Fencing Events
With the rise of the Regional circuit events in all age groups, the local schedule has dwindled to the point where instead of 15-20 fencers of a variety of skill levels, local events are lucky to draw enough bodies to even run the event (events are not...
by jwischniafap | Mar 2, 2019 | Experienced Fencers, Fencing Facts
For those who don’t play video games, the concept of ‘joysticking’ as a coach refers to coaches who are micro-managing the performance of their athletes in every bout, telling them what to do and when to do it every step of the way, with the athlete merely a conduit...
by jwischniafap | Feb 19, 2019 | Experienced Fencers, Our Fencing Events
The First Period: reconnaissance This first period is the reconnaissance period, rather than trying to score, instead you should test the opponent’s range, mobility and adaptability, generally try to develop a feeling for how the opponent likes to fence. Below are...
by jwischniafap | Jan 31, 2019 | Experienced Fencers, Our Fencing Events
Preparing for the tableau starts as soon as you finish your last bout, check your scores, sign your scoresheet and shake your referee’s hand after the pool round. Between the rounds you have to eat, drink, use the restroom, check your weapons, refill your water...
