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Making the call – Attacks in Foil

This particular call is hard. It further demonstrates the danger of only watching one fencer and looking for a mistake.

US Fencing News

Mariel Zagunis wins July USOC Athlete of the Month Honors

Mariel Zagunis was named the USOC Female Athlete of the Month for July following her silver medal finish in individual and gold in team at

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Stephen Colbert fencing on Capital Hill

Stephen Colbert was spotted on Capital Hill wearing fencing gear. He was filming a segment for Comedy Central’s Colbert Report  on Friday. Two photos were

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Alternative Lightsaber Techniques

This is a fun image for the week. A set of lightsaber techniques that most likely won’t make it into the next Star Wars movie:

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New FIE Rule for Fencing Masks

As of September 1st, 2014 fencers at FIE competitions will need to adhere to the new ruling on fencing masks needing two independent security devices.