Practice Fencing at Home

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 lunge Foil: targets for point thrusts:  wall target,  hanging ball (tennis ball, golf ball, even coin will do) or multiple hanging balls. You […]

Aaaaannnnnd This Is Why We Can’t Have Nice Things…

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 sanctioned by Philadelphia Division or USA Fencing unless […]

Who’s Hungary?

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 airfare Hotel in Budapest Transport to and from airport […]

College Club Fencing

Fencing at Competitions

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 school fencer?  Mark your calendar for […]

Managing Your DE Bout

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 some considerations to take into account while building your hit. Is your opponent an […]

Results–Capital Clash, February 3, 2019

WEEKEND RESULTS David DiSimone wins D3 Epee at Atlantic Fencing Club , 8th in Open Epee CAPITOL CLASH  SYC and Cadet Friday:         Cadet   WFoil           Natalie Adams-Kim 23                                                       Ashley […]

Preparing for the Direct Elimination Tableau

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 bottles, warm up again (including fencing again) and maybe even […]