Winning Ugly
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3 Things I Learned from Winning Ugly

The amount of insight that can be gleaned from Brad Gilbert’s Winning Ugly might be surprising since it is a “how-to-win” guide to tennis. The

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Fencing Sport Psychology Video

This video contains interviews and observations on the psychological side of fencing.  Interviews shot at the 2010 Summer National Championships.  Thanks to Dr. Heil for

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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

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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

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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.