Three Weapons

In his latest piece in the Washington Times, DC Fencers Club Member/Coach Damien Lehfeldt discusses why it is in a fencer’s best interest to pick between foil, epee, and sabre if they plan to compete nationally or internationally. Boston Fencing Club coach David Sach and DC Fencers Club coach Ilya Lobanenkov contribute here as well.

The evolution of each discipline, both in footwork, the mental game, timing, preparatory and closing actions, and right of way interpretation have made it difficult to attain mastery in more than one weapon. To read the full article and reasons why, click here!

 

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