Beijing (mental) Games
In the Beijing Olympics, Confucious meets Coubertin and Citius Altius Fortius meets the Tao Te Ching. As West comes East, and ancient tradition merges with
Training: Plan it or Cram it?
Fencing is an extremely complex sport that takes years of repetitive, muscle-memory building exercises to create a natural flow-like state. Learning a new skill usually
Failing to Prepare is Preparing to Fail
Developing consistency in your competitive results starts with how you prepare for a tournament. The establishing an individualized routine is essential for every fencer’s training
Control Your Mind, Control Your Bout
There are a lot of things that we can’t control in this world, but the number one thing that we can control is ourselves. As fencers, we know that no one hands us touches; we have to go them ourselves.
May I Have Your Attention Please!? – Concentration and Fencing
Being able to focus your attention properly on the task at hand is the essence of concentration. You would think that with all of the