How to: practice with a Fencing Newbie
Ever struggled with not knowing what to do when on strip with a beginner? Here's some practice tips that will benefit both fencers.
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Kate
Feb 15, 20173 min read
A comedic take on washing your fencing gear
Step-by-step instructions for washing your gear
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Kate
Apr 5, 20164 min read
How to win at fencing
The most important thing fencers can do is to set incremental goals.
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Kate
Nov 13, 20151 min read
Fencing Newbie: Referee hand signals
A handy guide for understanding referee hand signals
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Kate
Oct 25, 20154 min read
How to: Host an awesome free fencing class
A free, no-pressure session is an easy way to get new people through the door.
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Kate
Aug 31, 20152 min read
Fencing Newbie: What do the rules say about fencing with long hair?
What do fencers do with long hair?
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Kate
Jul 3, 20153 min read
Tournament Difficulty: There’s no place to warm up!
What do you do when there are no available strips to use for warmup?
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Kate
May 4, 20152 min read
How do I…pack my fencing bag for a long trip?
I can pack everything I need for a trip into my fencing rolling bag and still keep it under 50 pounds.
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Kate
Jan 24, 20151 min read
Fencing Newbie: How do I hold a sabre?
Learn the proper way to hold a sabre
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Maestro David
Dec 1, 20144 min read
Guest Post: How to Keep Your Referee Cadre Happy
Keep your referees happy, and they will work well for you.
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Kate
Nov 16, 20142 min read
Fencing Newbie: Seven Steps to Tournament Success
First tournament? Here's a quick guide for what to do when you get there.
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Kate
Nov 9, 20141 min read
Fencing Newbie: How do I keep score in sabre?
If you've ever been confused about how keeping score in sabre works, this is for you.
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Kate
Oct 24, 20142 min read
Fencing Newbie: How do I wash my fencing gear?
Fencing gear tends to get dirty from time to time. Here's how to wash it safely.
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Kate
Oct 16, 20142 min read
Fencing Newbie: How do I put on sabre competition gear? And how do I hook up on the fencing strip?
There's more gear to remember when getting on strip.
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Kate
Oct 14, 20142 min read
Fencing Newbie: How do I put all this practice gear on? And what’s it all called again?
Here's a post to help you visually review all the fencing practice gear and how to put it on.
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