Start Fencing the Right Way: Why Private Lessons From Day One Matter
Start Fencing the Right Way: Why Private Lessons From Day One Matter Every parent who walks into Lilov Fencing Academy asks some version of the same question: how should my child begin? The short answer is a simple formula that has worked for our beginners for years: at least two group classes per week, plus […]
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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 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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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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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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