by jwischniafap | Mar 23, 2020 | Fap, Our Fencing Events
Everyone, We’re working on video to help home practice for you, but here are a few things to make sure you have: Enough open space to make at least a double advance lungeFoil: targets for point thrusts: wall target, hanging ball (tennis ball, golf...
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 | Oct 4, 2019 | Our Fencing Events
Hello All, In the interest of giving interested parties as much lead time as possible, we have decided to start earlier this season to find out who is interested in going on the 2020 trip. Estimated trip cost at this time is $3500. This includes: Roundtrip...
by jwischniafap | Mar 15, 2019 | Fencing Beginners, Our Fencing Events
Here is a great article from guest blogger, Dr. Matthew Mitchell, Dr. Matt is a fencing parent, as well as a competitive epee and saber fencer. In his spare time, Dr. Matt likes to relax by playing ice hockey. Are you a high school fencer? Parent of a high...
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...
