10-01-2003, 10:49 PM
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#1 | | Just Joined
Join Date: Oct 2003
Posts: 4
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Hello. I am new to the sport of fencing, and I want to learn all I can. If any of the more experienced people can give me tips, (I literally know NOTHING, but I am determined to learn) I would be VERY thankful! | 
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10-01-2003, 10:54 PM
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#2 | | Member
Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Centralia, OK
Posts: 47
| It would help to know in what part of the country you live in. Help in learning how to fence needs a coach or at least a club or college leisure course. Help on specifics like where to buy or what faux pas to avoid can be found here and visiting with other fencers. I'm sure some of the more experienced members can help you here 
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Beat your plowshares into swords and your pruning hooks into spears. Let the weakling say, "I am strong!" - Joel 3:10
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10-02-2003, 12:30 PM
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#3 | | Senior Member
Join Date: May 2003 Location: Atlanta, GA
Posts: 186
| Welcome Arenkay,
Go through the archives on this board and you will find a wealth of information.
Don't be in too much of a hurry, learning will come in it's time.
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"Uncommon valor was a common virtue."
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10-06-2003, 12:28 PM
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#4 | | Just Joined
Join Date: Oct 2003
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I live in the south suburban chicago area. Where can I find a good club? | |
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10-07-2003, 11:25 PM
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#5 | | Senior Member
Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: Amherst, MA and Franklin, MA
Posts: 2,472
| I live in Massachusetts, and the only time I have been to Chicago for fencing, was a stop over at O"Hare on the way to Nationals. But this link may help you. Clubs-IL
This is from the United States Fencing Association, and gives all the registerered clubs in Illinois, hope it aids you in your search for a club.
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10-17-2003, 03:07 AM
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#6 | | Senior Member
Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: TX en route to KY
Posts: 1,357
| My best advice is to just follow the threads here... I know I've not been fencing terribly long, and a lot of this is new to me. Talk about a wealth of knowledge... (sometimes, I admit, about things we didn't need to know!!!)
But welcome to the board, and to the sport of fencing.
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10-17-2003, 01:29 PM
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#7 | | Senior Member
Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Downers Grove, IL
Posts: 144
| Arenkay, it all depends on how far you're wiling to travel. Best 2 clubs for Newbies are Naperville Fencing Club and Chicago Athletic association fencing club...might want to check those out.
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10-19-2003, 11:56 PM
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#8 | | Just Joined
Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: South Carolina
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| my advice to you is start with foil, it's the most balanced of the 3 weapons in my opinion, and if you want to later you can change from there. i think it's the best weapon to start on good luck in your search for a club | |
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10-20-2003, 12:09 AM
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#9 | | Member
Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Chicago/Providence
Posts: 69
| Re: newbie
Quote: Originally posted by arenkay
I live in the south suburban chicago area. Where can I find a good club? | As far as I know, there aren't any clubs on the south side of Chicago. The closest one is CAAFC, which is in downtown chicago. I went to CFC for a while, but it's pretty far north, so CAAFC is probably your best bet.
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In my own experience, the period of greatest gain in knowledge and experience is the most difficult period in one's life. ...Through a difficult period, you can learn, you can develop inner strength, determination, and courage to face the problem. Who gives you this chance? Your enemy.
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10-20-2003, 08:46 PM
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#10 | | Just Joined
Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: US
Posts: 3
| welcome arenkay,
i'm new to this forum, but have been fencing sabre for a long time...
just wanted to say hi and wish you all the best in learning this fantastic sport!
agree with the advice already given. do start slowly and weed out bad habits early, don't try for speed, breaking the moves down and executing slowly but perfectly will bring speed in its time! | |
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