On crosstraining

[dramamine]

Interesting article which although geared to martial artists applies largely to fencers as well:

http://www.athletes.com/fun/alwyn1.htm

another mainly on plyometrics:

http://www.fortifiediron.com/index.p...d=23&Itemid=60

just thought some people might be interested. your thoughts?

[Black Jeebus]

Fencing isn't a martial art? I could have sworn it started as a martial discipline and then turned into a more stylized, less practical version of said discipline, then again maybe that isn't a martial art.

[Go? Fencing?]

I've always heard fencing called "the only Western martial art."

[Amadeus]

how about we call it a modern olympic sport martial art just to make sure everyone's happy