How long does it take to reach the higher levels of fencing?

[thebigriddle]

I believe it has some to do with nature athletic ability, raw talent, and brains since it is a thinking game. I have some students who have the physical, but are stupid as a rock. Other understand the concepts can't do it physically, it just depends and also how determined are you on being the best. I think it can be done very quickly, but also you have to count on the time of coach(es) you have, how long and how intense you train. Are you over training. A lot of factors. I think you should look up some books on athletic training, find a personal trainer and a good coach. Good luck.

[corinna2u]

I restarted this in a new thread "How Long? - Depends on You." I feel this one got a little off track of what Sarah wanted to know.

[Sarah]

Hey!
It's ok, we all have the same thing in mind when we're reaching for our goals. I, unfortunately am sick with Walking Pneumonia right now so I'm putting my fencing on hold, and trying to get better. (I HATE walinking pneumonia, this is the second time!!! It's so aggrivating!) Anyway, even though many goals are different, we basically have the same one in our hearts, 'to be the best that we can be' Ok, well that's all I can pull out of my half-working brain right now, I'll be here later! C-ya!