Classical Historical or SCA Fencing – What are they?
This post came out of one of the forum threads and I thought it made for a somewhat decent overview of some of the different takes on sword combat and fencing that exist. If you’re going to start talking about some of the other sword arts, it’s a good idea to have an idea where [...]
Fencing Masters: Kick off to London 2012 Announced
NEW YORK — En garde! New York City is getting ready to host the largest U.S. spectator fencing tournament leading up to the Olympic Games this summer in London. Fencing Masters: Kick-Off to London 2012 will feature some of the sport’s biggest names including two-time Olympic gold medalist Mariel Zagunis and World bronze medalist Lee [...]
James Williams – Post Portland Interview
After the Portland NAC we caught up with James Williams. Unfortunately, the interview failed to get published in a timeline manner, so here it is a little late. James and the rest of the US Men’s Saber fencers are off to Plovdiv this weekend for a Grand Prix event. The US team is 20 points [...]
Italy Tops Qualification Standings for Men’s Foil
The top 4 qualifying teams remained in the top 4, but an early loss by Japan gives Germany hope. In the Olympic team foil event, the top-4 teams qualify directly to the Olympics followed by the top team in each Olympic zone (Africa, Americas, Asia, Europe). Great Britain is allowed a spot due to being [...]
Olympic Qualification Analysis – Men’s Epee after Legnano
The top seeds this weekend came out flat and did nothing to solidify their spots while two fencers on the outs made big moves to displace their countrymen. Ulrich Robieri (FRA) makes an appearance taking 2nd at the event. Does he even have a shot at qualification? What else is going on with the qualification [...]
Men’s Epee – What to Watch for in Legnano
The final leg of Olympic qualification for Men’s Epee begins this weekend in Legnano, Italy with a World Cup event. This event provides standard points, with 32 points to the winner down to 2 points for a 33-64 finish. US fencers Soren Thompson and Seth Kelsey look to keep their bids alive with strong finishes. [...]
Geza Imre (HUN) Captures the Vito Noto, Women compete in Coupe d’Europe 2012
Soren Thompson (USA) participated in a Men’s Epee feature event in Italy, held just one week before the Legnano world cup kicks of the second half of the Olympic qualifying season. Gladius shared the following recap in the forums: Geza Imre (HUN), #2 in the 2011 world cup rankings, won the Trophy “Vito Noto”, Men’s [...]
Fencing in the Media: Sports Advertising Edition
Fencers are popping up in some more advertisements. This time it’s Asics that features a glimpse of a couple of fencers. British Fencing turned us onto the ad: The Asics shoes are used by some fencers (see our Comprehensive Guide to Fencing Shoes article), but Here’s the video:
Remembering Charlotte Remenyik – NW and OSU Coach
The Ohio State University blog posted a profile and obituary of former head coach Charlotte Remenyik, who passed away December 21, 2011. Remenyik came to the United States from Hungary after the revolution in 1956. When she arrived in Chicago with her husband she knew she wanted to teach fencing, but she had only a [...]
Yale Researchers affirm the Hot Hand in Sports
Having a “hot hand”, going on a run, being “on fire”. Across all sports there are examples where an athlete seems to suddenly be unstoppable – hitting every action, or nailing every shot from the field. The idea of the “hot hand” in sports is something widely believed, but there has not been any scientific or statistical proof to back it up.
