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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...
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...
It’s Just a Fleche Wound
Whenever I tell someone that I am a competitive fencer, they usually ask one of the following questions: “Doesn’t it hurt to get stabbed with a sword?”“You must get injured a lot in a sport like that.” Now these are...
College Club Fencing
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...
When Will We Learn?
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...
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...
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...
Competitive Goals Part 2
Managing your DE Bouts ELIMINATION ROUNDS ARE DIFFERENT! These are longer than pool bouts, so require more mental preparation and determination and there are a host of mistakes waiting to ambush you. Below...
Competitive Goals for the Fencer
Managing your pool round Let’s assume that you have been training regularly, have all the equipment you need to compete and have made sure that you are otherwise ready for your competition (you are rested, you are at...