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Breaking Down the Film: Adam Maczik vs. Jimmy Moody (DIME Gold Medal Bout, 2015 SLC NAC)

For more information on the distance terminology I’m using and what I’m looking for in this bout, refer to my guide on watching YouTube fencing.

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Epee 2.5 Review

Epee 2.0 was a groundbreaking epee work. Damien reviews the updated version, Epee 2.5 which includes additional commentary from top level epee fencers.

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The Unwritten Contract of the Piste: What Referees and Fencers Expect from One Another

When a bout transpires, there is a certain decorum that a fencer expects from the referee, and vice versa, what a referee expects from a

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The Longest Minute: Using the One Minute Break to Envision Victory

In a previous post, I suggested ideas for how a coach may properly utilize the one minute break to refocus his/her fencer and provide tactical

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How to Watch Fencing on YouTube: a Basic Guide

Last week, I briefly touched on the importance of YouTube and how watching it religiously could make tangible improvements to your fencing career. I wrote: