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Fence to Win or Fence Not to Lose? PDF Print E-mail
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Written by Beth Athanas, M.S.   
Monday, 06 August 2007

Having goals is nothing new. Most people are familiar with the usual short-term, long-term goal plan. While there are many types of goals, the achievement-motivation theory explains goals are created according to our type of motivation. Some people work to improve themselves and compare their current performances with their previous ones. Other people compare themselves to others and work to be better than, or not as bad as, others. This affects how we make our goals.

 

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Everything That Can Go Wrong in a Bout, Will PDF Print E-mail
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Written by Beth Athanas, M.S.   
Monday, 30 July 2007

I’ve seen it so many times. A fencer may be struggling in a tough bout, but hanging in there. Then out of the blue, one thing goes wrong and they explode in a fit of anger, or mentally break down. As a result, they lose the bout, their temper and even some dignity from other fencers. Simply put, they were not prepared for the unexpected, and their reactions got the best of them.

 

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Focus on Fencing PDF Print E-mail
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Written by Beth Athanas, M.S.   
Thursday, 12 July 2007
Being mentally prepared for competition can help develop consistent results. You may be able to perform up to your potential while improving your already sharpened physical skills. One aspect of mental preparation is focusing on your fencing during a bout (as opposed to the impending outcome of the bout) before you actually fence it.
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“I am the Greatest!” - Fence with Confidence PDF Print E-mail
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Written by Beth Athanas, M.S.   
Thursday, 12 July 2007

“It's hard to be humble, when you're as great as I am.”
- Muhammad Ali

Muhammad Ali is known for repetitive dominant performances in harrowing competitive conditions and his extremely confident attitude. There is little doubt that he was able to feel self-assured about his performance before he stepped into the ring.

Mental preparation involves trusting your skills and abilities. This trust is a display of confidence, a must-have in the world of competitive fencing. It is the belief that you are able to perform certain skills.

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Are You Ready to Fence? PDF Print E-mail
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Written by Beth Athanas, M.S.   
Sunday, 17 June 2007

The objective of mental preparation is developing a mindset that creates consistent performance your talents. Athletes such as Lance Armstrong, Pedro Martinez, and Michelle Kwan have consistently outstanding feats and it is out of the ordinary for them to have sub par performance. Developing the proper mindset that prepares you for tournament after tournament can lead to peak performance.

 

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