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The Fencing Coach’s 2016 NCAA Fencing Championship Predictions
- By Damien Lehfeldt
- . March 23, 2016
For 99.9%, the month of March is associated with March Madness. For us geeky fencing types, the only thing that matters this month is March
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In Loving Memory of Bob Cochrane (1948 – 2016)
- By Damien Lehfeldt
- . February 17, 2016
Every fencer has a story about the glee, the comfort, and the joy that Bob Cochrane brought to his/her life. We can remember Bob Cochrane
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Why Fencing Lessons are so Short
- By Damien Lehfeldt
- . November 4, 2015
Private lessons are not a luxury in the sport of Fencing—they’re a necessity, an investment in expanding the athlete’s repertoire, gaining an advanced tactical understanding,
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Op-Ed: Time for the FIE to Give a Black Card to Iran
- By Damien Lehfeldt
- . July 17, 2015
“Sport is a great equalizer that can build bridges, transcend borders and cultures, and render even the fiercest conflicts temporarily irrelevant.” -Richard Attias During the
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Putting a Sword Through Amateurism
- By Damien Lehfeldt
- . May 20, 2015
“As I look back on my fencing career and the millions of dollars I was able to earn from it, I’m overjoyed that our sport