Before There Was AI, There Was the Fencer’s Mind: The Hidden Logic of “Physical Chess”
Before There Was AI, There Was the Fencer’s Mind: The Hidden Logic of “Physical Chess” Watch a fencing bout for the first time and you might see a blur: two fencers lunging, retreating, blades flashing faster than the eye can follow. It looks like pure reflex. But ask any coach why fencing earns the nickname […]
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A Parents’ Guide on How to Stay Cool (and Keep Your Cool) at Fencing Academies
A Parents’ Guide on How to Stay Cool (and Keep Your Cool) at Fencing Academies Welcome, new fencing parents! You’ve officially joined the ranks of “people whose kids do a sport involving swords.” Before we get into survival tips, one thing worth saying up front: here’s something many parents don’t realize — at many fencing […]
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Quality over Quantity. How we coach Young Fencers
Quality over Quantity. How we coach Young Fencers Why We Coach the Way We Do Walk into many fencing clubs and you’ll see a familiar scene: a line of kids waiting for their turn with a coach who has already given ten lessons that day and has ten more to go. The coach is competent. […]
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A Short History of the Sport of Fencing
A Short History of the Sport of Fencing Fencing carries an unmistakable air of sophistication and tradition — but just how far back does its story really go? The answer surprises most people. In this first installment of our series on the history of the sport, we untangle some of fencing’s long and winding past […]
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How Fencing Can Improve Your Child’s Life
How Fencing Can Improve Your Child’s Life With so many extracurricular activities to choose from, narrowing the list to the one or two that truly fit your child can feel impossible. Maybe you want them on a team but worry they’ll be lost in the crowd. Maybe you want a physical activity they can enjoy […]
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Why Your Child Should Start Fencing Classes at a Young Age
Why Your Child Should Start Fencing Classes at a Young Age Finding the right sport for your child can be a challenge. Some kids want to try everything, while others gravitate toward activities that simply aren’t offered nearby. In our experience, most children jump at the chance to try fencing — it looks exciting, and […]
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