Fencing . . . yes, it’s an Olympic sport most have seen it in the movies like Star Wars, The Princess Bride, James Bond, Vikings, Pirates of the Carribean, etc . . . but few have actually tried it. Not the traditional sport – it’s exciting, an individual sport (yet perfect for teambuilding) and you’ll …
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How to Wash a Fencing Glove Let us show you how to wash a fencing glove. Why? Keeping the glove(s) clean is important because bacteria builds up from sweaty hands and can make the glove very stinky and cause a rash. For practice gloves: Most inexpensive practice gloves are machine washable. If your glove has …
What Does A Fencer Wear? Fencing equipment has evolved through the years and is an integral part of keeping fencers safe. State of the art fabrics, modern designs, technology, and construction methods are tested then implemented for safety. The three weapons (epee, foil and saber) of modern Olympic fencing have basic equipment in common but …
Is fencing a safe sport? is a question every parent asks once they really consider signing up their child for an actual fencing class or camp. We get asked that question many times by people “my kid loves to play at home with his brother or friends as jedi knights, pirates, musketeers (or Zorro or …
We get asked all the time: What will it take for my child to get better? What will it take for me to get better? How can I help my child get better? That seemingly simple question, actually has a complex answer, which can vary by each person’s unique personality, mindset and situation. The core …
How fencing can benefit your child will surprise and delight you. Fencing is often called physical chess. There is an old saying that goes with it “master fencing and you’ll master life”. Fencing teaches a host of wonderful life skills. Many parents have tried putting their child into traditional and main stream sports hoping without …
The Benefits of Fencing as an adult We’ve all seen those cool swashbuckling moves in the movies: Zorro, Vikings, Knights, James Bond, etc. great sword fighting scenes and of course . . . light sabers from the Star Wars series. Ever imagined being that hero, or try out a few of those moves yourself or …
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Let us show you how to wash your lame. Washing your lame (pronounced La-may) correctly will extend the life and use of it. If you use your practice lame daily or several times a week then a monthly washing is a must. There are several fabrications of lames for ex. copper, nickel and stainless steel. …
Unfortunately it is fairly common that a fencer will end up fencing one or more teammates during a competition. It may happen during the pool round and again in the direct elimination (D.E.) round. So what should you do if you or your child has to fence a teammate at a competition? Coach Policy at …
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