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How to Drill Part 2

Here is part 2 of a continuously growing series! When drilling we have to not only assess what skill we want to work on but also what other parts of that skill we may need to practice. For example, I … Continue reading

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How to Drill Part 1

There are quite a few things to consider while practicing. First and most importantly is select a skill that you wish to practice. You might choose a skill you have a hard time with or a skill that you are … Continue reading

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What are Simple Attacks?

A simple attack can be performed by making a straight attack, a disengage, or a coupe (also known as cut over). Simple attacks are very useful for scoring touches with. To execute a simple attack the fencer performing the action … Continue reading

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Summer Camps

Here’s some info on our Summer Camps! Teen Beginner Camp – July 13-17 – 10a-4pmTeen Competitive Camp – July 20- 10a-4pm SportSword Camp – July 27-31 – 1p-4pmYouth Fencing Camp – Aug 3-7 – 10a-1pm Full Day camps $300Half Day … Continue reading

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Drill of the week 5/18/09

Hello Everyone! Here is this week’s Drill of the week: Fencer 1 will start in advance lunge distance. They will either make advance lunge and try to hit or two advances lunge and try to hit. Fencer 2 will pull … Continue reading

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Foil Drill of the Week 5/18/09

Here is the Foil version of the Drill of the Week.

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Drill of the Week 4-27-09

Here is the Drill of the Week for 4-27-09. This week’s drill is tactical in nature. You will fence for a specified time period, however no touches are to be scored. If you do accidentally make a hit you will … Continue reading

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Foil Drill of the Week

Here’s a quick demo of the foil drill of the week. Will made a small mistake on the first action, but the last 3 are good examples of the drill.

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Drill of the Week!

Hey everyone! We have a new drill of the week that is once again fitting for all 3 weapons. Here’s the drill: Fencer A: Makes lunge or advance lunge and tries to hit. Fencer B: Option 1: On lunge counter … Continue reading

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Drill of the Week

This week we are going to focus on working on Parry Riposte.  The drill is a reaction drill with a goal of making sure that a fencer has good timing on their parry but can also make a change of … Continue reading

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