BBC Future on the Fightbooks
The latest article by BBC Future on the Fightbooks describes what we already know: obscure, incomplete and mystifying. Titled The […]
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Fencing in an Adidas Deodorant Ad (2010)
Time for some over-the-top fencing in an Adidas deodorant ad from 2010. Such is the cachet of fencing in France,
WikiHow NOT to Win a Swordfight
Today’s dose of unintended hilarity (make that horror) comes from WikiHow, ‘How to do anything.’ In this case how NOT
Why doesn’t fencing get more TV coverage?
Fencing is not a very televisual sport, for several reasons. Firstly, the fencers wear masks which not only makes it
Understanding Priority or ‘Right of Way’
In foil and sabre, the priority or ‘right of way’ is one of the most difficult concepts in fencing to
How to Watch a Fencing Bout
When you watch a fencing bout, what exactly are you looking at? Newcomers to competition, including parents, partners and even
It’s OK to not be OK (re-post)
“It’s okay to not be okay. You’re allowed to change your mind, to take a break or leave a situation
Fencing: priority over oncoming traffic
In a previous post, we looked at the priority weapons, foil and sabre, attempting to untangle the issues of fencing