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The Phoenix Center was very happy to have Michael Marx come out again to our area and work with our athletes. Michael, a 5 time Olympian, is one of the top coaches in the country. He worked with our students … Continue reading →

Please make sure your name is stenciled on your Lame or Knickers if you fencer foil or saber.  Epee fencers should have their name stenciled on their jacket or knickers.  The name is required for SYC, NAC’s, and Summer Nationals. … Continue reading →

Unfortunately, for those following Ian’s progress at JO’s, he did not make it out of his pools.  Ian finished 128 out of 154.  On a positive note, Ian earned his 5 as a saber referee this weekend!

Ian has arrived safely in Dallas and is checking in to fence his event!  Junior Men’s Saber is one of the first events of the day.  Ian will be competing against our nation’s top Junior fencers and although it will … Continue reading →

Vassar College’s Women’s Team takes the number 1 slot of the Northeast Conference for the first time in Vassar history!  The Men’s Team took 2nd, also a Vassar first.  The Combined results for Men’s and Women’s teams also put Vassar … Continue reading →

 The Notebook Every youth student must have a notebook (composition is recommended) that they will bring to every class, lesson and competition. The notebook contains information necessary to learn new techniques and actions.  Every topic gets it’s own page … Continue reading →

The Michael Marx clinic this past weekend was awesome!  For those of you who missed the event, we will have DVDs available.  Michael packed in our weekend with a ton of great fencing information, from what motivates you to how … Continue reading →

Hey Everyone! Pomme de Terre is coming up fast make sure you register on askFRED.net!  We will be sending quite a few fencers out to this event.  If you have any questions on hotel info, or if you are looking … Continue reading →

Classes in Poughkeepsie are cancelled today.  New Windsor class is still on for tonight.