Craig Harkins
Craig has been fencing since he saw Peter Westbrook win a bronze medal at the 1984 Olympics. Craig has covered the sport of fencing since 1995 via articles and newsletters on Fencing.Net. He has most recently re-entered competitive fencing in the Vet40 age category.
Articles By This Author
What is a Simple Attack?
Here’s a video from the 1992 Coaches College where coach Ron Miller leads a lecture on the simple attack.
Guyart Retires – Calls out French Fencing
This is a translation of the article that appeared in Le Monde – Translation provided by user gladius: Psychologically and physically worn out by thirteen
Usmanov Re-Elected to Head FIE
Alisher Usmanov was re-elected as president of the FIE for another 4 year term on Saturday, and has restated his goals to promote fencing throughout the globe.
Buying Youth Fencing Shoes
Confused about what shoes to buy your child for their fencing classes? Take a look at our guide to purchasing shoes for your youth fencer. We’ll break down a few of our finds to fit those kids with feet smaller than the normal range of regular fencing shoes.
Maestro Ed Richards Passes Away
USA Fencing lost one of its greats when Maestro Edwin Richards passed away Sunday evening. Richards, 83, was a member of the 1964 Olympic team