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Training: Plan it or Cram it?

Fencing is an extremely complex sport that takes years of repetitive, muscle-memory building exercises to create a natural flow-like state. Learning a new skill usually

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Failing to Prepare is Preparing to Fail

Developing consistency in your competitive results starts with how you prepare for a tournament. The establishing an individualized routine is essential for every fencer’s training

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Control Your Mind, Control Your Bout

There are a lot of things that we can’t control in this world, but the number one thing that we can control is ourselves. As fencers, we know that no one hands us touches; we have to go them ourselves.

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May I Have Your Attention Please!? – Concentration and Fencing

Being able to focus your attention properly on the task at hand is the essence of concentration.  You would think that with all of the

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Top Ten Biggest Mental Errors

Now that the season is kicking back into gear, fencers all over the country are dusting off their weapons and suiting up for another season.