Posts By Damien Lehfeldt
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NewsThe Fencing Coach’s 2016 NCAA Fencing Championship Predictions
For 99.9%, the month of March is associated with March Madness. For us geeky fencing types, the only thing that matters this...
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NewsIn Loving Memory of Bob Cochrane (1948 – 2016)
Every fencer has a story about the glee, the comfort, and the joy that Bob Cochrane brought to his/her life. We can...
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4.0KNewsWhy Fencing Lessons are so Short
Private lessons are not a luxury in the sport of Fencing—they’re a necessity, an investment in expanding the athlete’s repertoire, gaining an...
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NewsOp-Ed: Time for the FIE to Give a Black Card to Iran
“Sport is a great equalizer that can build bridges, transcend borders and cultures, and render even the fiercest conflicts temporarily irrelevant.” -Richard...
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NewsPutting a Sword Through Amateurism
“As I look back on my fencing career and the millions of dollars I was able to earn from it, I’m overjoyed...
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NewsBreaking Down the Film: Adam Maczik vs. Jimmy Moody (DIME Gold Medal Bout, 2015 SLC NAC)
For more information on the distance terminology I’m using and what I’m looking for in this bout, refer to my guide on...
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NewsEpee 2.5 Review
Epee 2.0 was a groundbreaking epee work. Damien reviews the updated version, Epee 2.5 which includes additional commentary from top level epee...
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NewsThe Unwritten Contract of the Piste: What Referees and Fencers Expect from One Another
When a bout transpires, there is a certain decorum that a fencer expects from the referee, and vice versa, what a referee...
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NewsThe Longest Minute: Using the One Minute Break to Envision Victory
In a previous post, I suggested ideas for how a coach may properly utilize the one minute break to refocus his/her fencer...
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NewsHow to Watch Fencing on YouTube: a Basic Guide
Last week, I briefly touched on the importance of YouTube and how watching it religiously could make tangible improvements to your fencing...