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USA Fencing Coaching Institute

USA Fencing USA Fencing and U.S. Fencing Coaches Association will be hosting the first USA Fencing Coaching Institute at the University of Colorado, Colorado Springs. As part of USA Fencing’s new coaching accreditation program, participants will have the opportunity to earn Assistant Monitor and Monitor certifications...

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Army Ripostes Navy

Army cadets prepare to go tête-à-tête against members of the Navy squad. Pictured back row (L to R) Tessa Knight, Joseph Dooley, and Lawrence Hoffman. Pictured front row (L to R) Patty Fors, Lexie Blair, and Sally Sittnick Army Ripostes Navy at First Annual Fencing Tournament in Warrington, Pa. Army claims victory...

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Gerek Meinhardt – Ready for the Opportunity

The US is entering an historic time coming into London for the 2012 Olympics. Over the last 20 years, US Fencing has transformed from having the fencers that were viewed as easy bouts to having the fencers whom no one wants to face. A country that struggled to get two Olympic medals prior to 2004 emerged in 2008...

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Training Tips

Yale Researchers affirm the Hot Hand in Sports

Can scoring streaks or going on a hot streak be confirmed? Photo: S.Timacheff/FencingPhotos.com Having...

Fencing Footwork Training Part 1 (Video)

This video comes from the coaching archives of the USFA Coaches College, led by Alex...

Zen Warrior – Chess Master: Video

Sport Psychology A new sport psychology video has been released that discusses the...

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Video

2012 Olympic Celebration Video

Holly Buechel created this video for the New York Athletic Club’s Olympian...

Remembering Bob Anderson

CBS’s Charles Osgood takes a look back at the work of fencing master Bob Anderson...

Bob Anderson Highlight Reel

Highlight Reel of Bob Anderson's Hollywood Sword Fights Metafilter linked out...

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Armory: Gear Guides

Review: Leon Paul SR-71 Epee Blade

We mounted the LP SR-71 with our favorite guard - the Vniti Now that Leon Paul’s...

The Comprehensive Guide to Fencing Shoes

A fencer's closet is usually filled with a pile like this. What are the best...

A Guide to Body Cord Plugs and Sockets

One common asked question is what are the different types of body cords and which...

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Fencing Videos

2012 Olympic Celebration Video

Holly Buechel created this video for the New York Athletic Club’s Olympian...

Remembering Bob Anderson

CBS’s Charles Osgood takes a look back at the work of fencing master Bob Anderson...

Bob Anderson Highlight Reel

Highlight Reel of Bob Anderson's Hollywood Sword Fights Metafilter linked out...

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Ask the Expert: Rules

Division IA Qualification Paths for 2011-2012 the ROC Edition

The ROC was a huge mythical bird. Now it's also a series of regional events that...

Foil Mask Rules for 2011-2012 Fencing Season

Foil Mask with Conductive Bib What is the target area in foil for the upcoming fencing...

Epee: You Make the Call

Here’s a video clip shared on the forums by FIE referee David Baker. Take...

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Health & Fitness

Athlete’s Kitchen – Sports Nutrition News You Can Use May 2012

More than 450 members of SCAN, the nation’s largest professional group of Sports...

Water: A Wonderful Performance Enhancer

Drinking more H20 can improve your performance. Water is a wonderful performance...

Fencing Elbow and Knee Injuries – Prevention and Treatment

Many fencers have experienced, either personally or in a teammate, the devastating...

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