Beginner Mylene attended her first big tournament. Here are her and her mother's reflections on the day.

Ten reasons why your child should attend a fencing summer camp

The most important thing fencers can do is to set incremental goals.

A handy guide for understanding referee hand signals

A free, no-pressure session is an easy way to get new people through the door.

What do fencers do with long hair?

Knowing the correct terminology is important in fencing. If you're unsure, read this post to learn the parts of the sabre.

Learn the proper way to hold a sabre

First tournament? Here's a quick guide for what to do when you get there.

If you've ever been confused about how keeping score in sabre works, this is for you.

The most important skill you will ever learn in fencing is footwork.

Fencing gear tends to get dirty from time to time. Here's how to wash it safely.

Sabre uses right-of-way to determine which fencer receives the point for the touch.

The tournament process can be a bit overwhelming, so here's a checklist.

There's more gear to remember when getting on strip.

Here's a post to help you visually review all the fencing practice gear and how to put it on.

I'll be addressing questions about fencing basics in my next few posts.