Damien Lehfeldt
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The Fencing Coach’s Guide to Team Relay Fencing (Part 1)
There are few forms of fencing more exciting to watch (or partake in) than a team relay match. From the collective team energy to the
The pitfalls of worshipping “A” rated fencers
“It is not titles that honor men, but men that honor titles.” — Niccolo Machiavelli “If you see me in a fight with a
Bringing Back the Bout
“Turn off your mind, relax and float down stream […] Lay down all thoughts, surrender to the void. It is shining, it is shining. Yet
Cannabis, Fencing, Funions, and Phish
During the May Executive Committee meeting for the World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA), the committee made the decision to increase the threshold level for marijuana from 15 ng/l to 150 ng/l, creating a new victory for athletes who smoke pot.
Fanning the Flames of Sportsmanship
The decades long friendships we form in fencing are forged through the bonds of mutual respect in competition, familiarity with the same faces and opponents over the years, and through the joy of fencing itself.