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...
by jwischniafap | Jan 24, 2019 | Experienced Fencers
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 are some examples of some of the most common DE...
by jwischniafap | Jan 12, 2019 | Experienced Fencers, Fencing Facts
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 the event an hour before check in closes to get a...
