Guidance on the Practice of Fencing and HEMA In the COVID-19 Environment
As sessions resume in Okehampton, some changes are required in the conduct and running of classes and freeplay.
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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 difficult to know who’s who, but completely disconnects the viewer from the competitors. This is one reason why, for every hit claimed, the fencers rip their masks off for a burst of emotional shouting. Just …
Winning at Épée: Techniques for the Shorter Fencer available on Amazon NOW
Winning at Épée: Techniques for the Shorter Fencer is now available on Amazon in paperback and Kindle editions.
Restarting indoor fencing sessions (BF)
British Fencing has issued detailed guidance on restarting indoor fencing sessions from July 25. The full text is re-posted below. We are consulting with colleagues in the BFHS regarding restart of HEMA sessions in August.
Book: The Newcomer’s Guide to Competition Fencing
The Newcomer’s Guide to Competition Fencing is now available on Amazon in paperback and Kindle editions. Robin Catling In the highly technical sport of Modern Olympic Fencing, stepping up from the club to competition can seem a daunting, baffling prospect – but no longer. This newcomer’s guide sets out the requirements, formats, rules, etiquette and …
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Benefits of fencing to children
Fencing is very much an individual sport and over the years we have seen time and again the fencing attracts many of those children who turn away from the main stream team sports, those who can’t run, throw, catch or kick, those who aren’t natural athletes in group environments. Give them a sword, however, and …
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 understand. For these two weapons, there is no such thing as a double hit; only one fencer can score at any moment in the bout. If only one light comes up for one side or …
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 some of the new fencers may find it confusing to watch and, more importantly, understand fencing. It is a fast sport fought in short bouts (fights) according to strict technical rules with little time to …
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 you don’t feel comfortable in. There’s no need to blame yourself for any of those things just like there’s no need to feel bad about… feeling bad. We should all be allowed to fall apart sometimes …