Fencing 101
About fencing. The basics.

How Do Host Country Slots Work in the Olympics?
- By David Baker
- . March 17, 2019
Our rankings focus on the 204 athletes (102 men and 102 women) that will qualify for the 2020 Tokyo Olympics Games in Fencing, but under

How do you qualify for the Olympics?
- By David Baker
- . March 9, 2019
Image Credit: Steven Moore-Vountas So the first question I was asked is a very good one. How do you qualify for the Olympics and why

What to Expect from Your First Fencing Tournament
- By John Tison
- . January 27, 2019
For newer fencers, the question of what to do at a fencing tournament can be daunting. While more experienced fencers and coaches are used to

British Researcher Investigates the Science of Fencing
- By Jon Aspin
- . October 7, 2018
A former international fencer has reported on the physiological and biomechanical demands of the sport with the aim of exploring new ways to improve individual

Fencer in Focus: Team USA’s Eli Dershwitz
- By Jon Aspin
- . September 24, 2018
Eli Dershwitz, the left-handed Olympic sabre fencer from Harvard, spoke to Fencing.net earlier this year, right before winning individual Silver at the 2018 Wuxi World