Weight Training for the Competitive Fencer
Putting together a weight training and fitness plan isn’t a mystery only open to fencers vying for a spot on the national team. Lorenzo Casertano
Featured Video: Kiefer for Gold
Lee Kiefer took gold medal in the Cadet Women’s Foil event. In this bout, Kiefer uses a preparation in which her hand and point are held high on the initial step. Training advice: Watch this video once through. Then go back through the video and try to piece out the tactical choices being made by one of the fencers.
Physical Chess – Training for Fencing
Fencing demands focus, strategy, tactical execution, and incredible forethought, plus speed, power, and endurance.
Psychology of the Team Game
Beijing’s Games III: The Psychology of the Team Game The team event is the wild card in fencing. By history of the sport and temperament
Getting Mentally Ready for Olympic Fencing
The Olympic Games pose such a formidable psychological challenge that the mental game is often the pivotal point between success and failure, determining who takes