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Beginner fencer in en garde position with a sabre in a class at Lilov Fencing Academy NJ

A Short History of the Sport of Fencing

A short history of fencing across foil, épée and sabre: ancient origins, Italy’s and France’s great champions, Hungary’s sabre era, the Soviet school of David Tyshler, and Team USA’s world and Olympic golds.

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Junior fencer performing a stop-thrust with a sabre during practice at Lilov Fencing Academy in New Jersey

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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Junior fencer executing a feint with a sabre during practice at Lilov Fencing Academy in New Jersey

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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Junior fencer working a tactical drill with an épée during practice at Lilov Fencing Academy in New Jersey

Three More Reasons Fencing is a Great Sport for Children

Three More Reasons Fencing is a Great Sport for Children In a previous post, we shared three important reasons fencing can be a wonderful choice for your child. There’s much more to say, though, so here are three more factors worth considering as you decide whether to give the sport a try. Fencing is a […]

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Junior fencer rehearsing competition routines with an épée during practice at Lilov Fencing Academy in New Jersey

Three Reasons Fencing is a Great Sport for Kids

Three Reasons Fencing is a Great Sport for Kids Has your child shown an interest in sports but never quite clicked with team games like soccer, football, or baseball? Or have they been drawn to the idea of learning a martial art? Fencing might be the perfect fit. It’s an individual sport that blends the […]

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Alex Huang at Capitol Clash national fencing tournament

Why Fencing Offers Better Odds of Success Compared to Other Sports

Why Fencing Offers Better Odds of Success Compared to Other Sports Almost every young athlete dreams of reaching the top — winning medals, competing for their country, or earning a place on a college team. In the most popular sports, though, that dream collides with brutal math. Soccer, basketball, and swimming draw millions of participants […]

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