http://www.fencing.net/forums New to Fencing? Or maybe just new to these forums? Well, by all means start off here with a quick hello to introduce yourself. en Sat, 21 Nov 2009 01:49:35 GMT vBulletin 60 http://www.fencing.net/forums/images/fencing_net/misc/rss.jpg http://www.fencing.net/forums http://www.fencing.net/forums/thread46851.html Tue, 17 Nov 2009 02:04:54 GMT I want some...

No, I don't compete (yet) and I just fence in my college. Still, I want the.

My question is about how they are suppose to fit.

I am 20, 4'11 and about 75 Ibs. I found knickers (the waist is 26 is beleive?)that go just below my knee and fit well, with suspenders however...in the theigh/leg area they aren't really form fitting. They are made of a rougher matierel, not the cotton, more like the type that my jacket is made out of if that makes sense?

They aren't overly baggy (Im just super skinny) but I wonder if it is appropriate, can I shrink them a bit? And how?

(And what about not the traditional white socks? opinions?) ]]> New to Fencing Kylee http://www.fencing.net/forums/thread46851.html http://www.fencing.net/forums/thread46795.html Sun, 15 Nov 2009 22:27:41 GMT I took three semesters of fencing in college, and that was about 6 years ago.

For some reason I've been thinking about it a lot lately and I would love to start fencing again, even if it was just the occasional bout, but there isn't a school or club here and I don't know anyone who could partner up with me. Am I just out of luck? ]]> New to Fencing toasterburn http://www.fencing.net/forums/thread46795.html http://www.fencing.net/forums/thread46790.html Sun, 15 Nov 2009 20:34:19 GMT I live in South Mississippi and the nearest (and only, I think) fencing club is more than an hour away. Due to difficulties, I can't make it there once a week. Plus, once a week is very minimal; I might want more frequent training than that. So, I joined this forum in order to ask about contacting a personal trainer. I have searched and searched on the Internet and found nothing. Does anyone know a personal trainer I may contact or have suggestions of the next step I could take? Keep in mind that I live in Mississippi if you suggest a personal trainer. Thanks for the help! ]]> New to Fencing Kai Mitchell http://www.fencing.net/forums/thread46790.html http://www.fencing.net/forums/thread46663.html Wed, 11 Nov 2009 15:13:13 GMT Hi All,

I can't really say I'm new to fencing, it's more that I'm wondering if fencing and I are right for one another.

I am 43, ex-hockey player, looking for a new sport. I have been watching fencing, when I clock it's on the telly, and the speed and finesse really interests me.

Question: Am I too old? Are there clubs for new starters at my age?

Any comment welcome.

Thanks

Angela ]]> New to Fencing Perkypants http://www.fencing.net/forums/thread46663.html http://www.fencing.net/forums/thread46634.html Tue, 10 Nov 2009 11:12:44 GMT Hello! I am moving to NYC within the next few months and planning to start fencing lessons. I am 33 years old, never fenced before, but hopeful it will be an interesting new sport to take up on. I am a sailor, and I play tennis. I have been advised by a friend to contact EUF and train with Jed Dupree, problem is I have been told that I will be doing the introductory class with an assistant coach. My question is, is it wrong to assume that due to my age, the main coaches of the club will not deal with me? Perhaps they are paying more attention to the juniors ? I am a hard worker, and I intend to put equal amount of determination and work into fencing. Do you think it would be wrong for me to attend the introductory class in a couple of weeks time, and then start again in 3 months when I move to NYC? I am planning to have a discussion and decide whether perhaps it would be more efficient to start the intro class as soon as I move and postpone it for the time being. What I definitely would not prefer, is to end up training with everyone else but the coach I initially wanted to train with. Please do not get me wrong, but if I didnt have the recommendation for J.D. in the first place, I would shop around before making up my mind, which I do not intend of doing, as so far I hear only great things about Empire United. Your feedback and suggestions would be much appreciated! wishing everyone a great week! Hello!
I am moving to NYC within the next few months and planning to start fencing lessons.
I am 33 years old, never fenced before, but hopeful it will be an interesting new sport to take up on. I am a sailor, and I play tennis.
I have been advised by a friend to contact EUF and train with Jed Dupree, problem is I have been told that I will be doing the introductory class with an assistant coach.
My question is, is it wrong to assume that due to my age, the main coaches of the club will not deal with me? Perhaps they are paying more attention to the juniors ?
I am a hard worker, and I intend to put equal amount of determination and work into fencing.
Do you think it would be wrong for me to attend the introductory class in a couple of weeks time, and then start again in 3 months when I move to NYC?
I am planning to have a discussion and decide whether perhaps it would be more efficient to start the intro class as soon as I move and postpone it for the time being.
What I definitely would not prefer, is to end up training with everyone else but the coach I initially wanted to train with. Please do not get me wrong, but if I didnt have the recommendation for J.D. in the first place, I would shop around before making up my mind, which I do not intend of doing, as so far I hear only great things about Empire United.
Your feedback and suggestions would be much appreciated! wishing everyone a great week! ]]> New to Fencing sushicatNYC http://www.fencing.net/forums/thread46634.html http://www.fencing.net/forums/thread46627.html Mon, 09 Nov 2009 23:32:58 GMT Hi! My name is Arlette. I've just joined a fencing introductory class and I absolutely love it, Although my right leg was very sore after first practice! I'm hoping to continue in regular classes once my intro classes are over. I have to ask though, was everyone else this sore after they started fencing? ]]> New to Fencing arletteleigh http://www.fencing.net/forums/thread46627.html http://www.fencing.net/forums/thread46618.html Mon, 09 Nov 2009 09:09:16 GMT Aight, so I'm fairly new to fencing. Was introduced to it this year via my college's fencing club. I'm thoroughly enjoying the sport and thought this would be a great place to expand my knowledge of the sport.

I'll probably end up as one of those semi quiet members who rarely posts... but alas time is not on my side when it comes to these matters.. as the original time of my post will probably indicate lol.

Anywho, hi all. ]]> New to Fencing Gaunai http://www.fencing.net/forums/thread46618.html http://www.fencing.net/forums/thread46419.html Mon, 02 Nov 2009 20:14:15 GMT Need to ask a question about jackets-especially the taper from shoulder to waist. Are there jackets designed with an extreme taper(44 chest means a 54 jacket that tapers to a 36 waist). Are the jackets that advertise as "full stretch" really that stretchy? Or is it advisable to have the jacket tailored to make it fit snugger for competition? I have heard of some fencers that actually tailor everything on the jacket, even the sleeves, for a closer fit. I really don't want to enter my first tournament looking like some big white Christmas bell! ]]> New to Fencing Dread Pirate http://www.fencing.net/forums/thread46419.html http://www.fencing.net/forums/thread46243.html Mon, 26 Oct 2009 20:15:19 GMT hey my name is stefan Im 16 years old Im basicly from Austria, but Ill stay one year in Kairo. Im searching for a fencing club which is not too far away from shoubra and has also courses for beginner (I learnt it only for half a year). I do not have fencing clothes so I need a posibilety to brrow them. If anybody knows help please contact me yours Stefan hey

my name is stefan Im 16 years old Im basicly from Austria, but Ill stay one year in Kairo. Im searching for a fencing club which is not too far away from shoubra and has also courses for beginner (I learnt it only for half a year). I do not have fencing clothes so I need a posibilety to brrow them.
If anybody knows help please contact me
yours Stefan ]]> New to Fencing Stefan http://www.fencing.net/forums/thread46243.html http://www.fencing.net/forums/thread46175.html Sun, 25 Oct 2009 04:11:17 GMT Hi,

I fenced for 5 years (foil), trained by 2 great Maître d'Armes. And then, in 1986, I stopped. Now, after more than 2 decades of whirlwind, at age 50, I have been bitten by the bug again. My 12 year old daughter took up fencing at her school, and I went to see how she was doing. I met the instructor, he has a small friendly club, would I like to join? Well, why not; it's been a long time, but let's give it a try. And BAM! The moves, the sounds, the etiquette, the weapons, the lessons, the exercises, the study, the practice, the bouts, ah the bouts! This sacred and unique privilege of legitimately (and safely) going at another human being with blade in hand - all that reentered the inner place it used to dwell in my mind but had been vacated from by other existential tenants. Flooding me with all those dormant reflexes, in thought as in action, invading, hell - rudely intruding every aspect of my daily activities (have you ever realized that paying with a dollar bill taken from your wallet will most often require that your right hand goes from pronation to supination? - that is the kind of nonsense I have to live with now), and reactivating a whole lot of what was once my twenties. It's totally irrational, like falling in love, a form of mental, emotional, physical possession. And I'm in again. Deep...

Sorry about that.

I guess I was just trying to say hello, I'm new to this forum, I fenced a long time ago and now I'm back at it. I'm afraid I don't have much to contribute but I'll be around often, gathering lore to feed my phoenix sword.

Cheers!

Bazul ]]> New to Fencing Bazul http://www.fencing.net/forums/thread46175.html http://www.fencing.net/forums/thread46110.html Thu, 22 Oct 2009 05:56:54 GMT I'm new to fencing and also to this site. So far so good haha.. As far as I'm concerned fencing is the most fun a girl can have with 3 layers of clothing on.

I only started fencing a few months ago, but I can't help but feel sometimes that I'm too much of a "girl" when fencing.. even though I despise what that implies to most people. What I mean is that I sometimes freak out or am not aggressive enough in my attacks, depending on how much coffee I've had. I KNow I'm not going to get hurt and even so, I've got plenty of scars that I'm proud of from basketball and cutting glass and just being plain clumsy. On the other hand I find that fencing is a HUGe thrill.. So.. any suggestions on how to "calm down"? I feel like I almost go cross eyed when things get really intense, and then i just kind of flail?

Any suggestions? :/ ]]> New to Fencing pillowhead http://www.fencing.net/forums/thread46110.html