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    New from Arizona

    I've read posts here for a few months and learned alot. I've been fencing Epee for about a year and a half. During that time, I've had my knee scoped twice(from Taekwondo). I have a great passion for fencing and plan on competing shortly. Thanks for all the great information.

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    Yay, another épéeist - welcome!
    Fencing is my only PvP.

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    Hey BOBP,

    Welcome-you've chosen the right weapon!!
    A setback is just a set up for a comeback

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    Thanks for the welcome. Epee is the only weapon my coach teaches. So it is my weapon of choice.

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    Quote Originally Posted by BOBP
    So it is my weapon of choice.
    Of course it is. It is every sane persons weapon of choice...
    Fencing is my only PvP.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Zilverzmurfen
    Of course it is. It is every sane persons weapon of choice...
    *puzzled* So why do you fence it then?? *retreat!!!!*

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    Epeeists live in their own little world, don't they?

    Welcome, BOBP. And I'll bet I know which club you are at....

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    Inq,
    Thanks for the welcome. In Taekwondo I was limited to legal targets above the waist. In fencing, I didn't want those restrictions.
    Last edited by BOBP; 02-24-2005 at 11:49 AM.

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    Quote Originally Posted by BOBP
    Inq,
    Thanks for the welcome. In Taekwondo I was limited to legal targets above the waist. In fencing, I didn't want those restrictions.
    Yeah, sabre doesn't quite cut it for alot of us.

    (Not a pun)

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    Welcome... I used to be from AZ.

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    Welcome to the forum, and I hope you enjoy epee for years and years. Don't listen to Inq.

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    Quote Originally Posted by BrianH
    Welcome to the forum, and I hope you enjoy epee for years and years. Don't listen to Inq.

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    But...how are either of those things even remotely possible?

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    Quote Originally Posted by Inquartata
    But...how are either of those things even remotely possible?
    'Come join us and you'll see...
    Fencing is my only PvP.

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    Like bestiality or homosexuality, I deem it to be something I know I wouldn't care for even without trying it first...

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    Howdy, BOBP. Hrm, if your coach only teaches epee, I suppose then you're a Phoenix Falcon?

    (I suppose that's really a question, so much as a statement)

    I fence about 15ish miles East at the AFC.

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    Quote Originally Posted by BrianH
    Welcome to the forum, and I hope you enjoy epee for years and years. Don't listen to Inq.

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    Thanks for the advice. One of things I've learned in life is you can gain knowledge from all sources (even those who fence saber).

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    Quote Originally Posted by Cipher
    Welcome... I used to be from AZ.
    Was it sunny when you lived here? I saw the sun for the first time in a week. I've lived here for about 14 years, and I can't remember getting so much rain. Weather reports say it will be in the 80's by the weekend so I quess I can't complain too much.

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    Since you stated you are about ready to compete are you going to the Phoenix Open? Even if you are not ready to compete in that big of a tournament, you will gain experience just being there.
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    Quote Originally Posted by BOBP
    Was it sunny when you lived here? I saw the sun for the first time in a week. I've lived here for about 14 years, and I can't remember getting so much rain. Weather reports say it will be in the 80's by the weekend so I quess I can't complain too much.
    Yeah, don't complain too much, I'm in NJ now and I can't believe how I took the AZ weather for granted while I lived there. It really is one of the best places in the country to be. Make sure you head over to the Phoenix open to watch even if you don't compete.
    Everybody has to believe in something. I believe I am going to have another beer.

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    [QUOTE=Cipher]Yeah, don't complain too much, I'm in NJ now

    I lived in CT for many years, and don't miss shoveling snow one bit.

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