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How to learn fencing
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How I did it: I joined the FAU Fencing Club which met twice a week. Fencing clubs can be started at any place of higher learning. Usually the school will spring for the equipment (and sometimes a coach) if you make sure to plan some intercollegiate tournaments (fencing is good for PR). (Sometimes, as in the case of FAU, there will be a whole closet of fencing equipment lying around somewhere from the previous attempt at a fencing club) If you need an instructor, place ads around campus, you'd be surprised how many people you'll find with years of fencing under their belts. They can at least get you started. That said: practice, practice, practice, drill, drill, drill. Competition will help you fence different opponents and keep you from getting too specialized against the people you see every week, and keep it interesting. Fencing is a very small community so if you go to tournaments regularly, you will find yourself a part of the fabric very quickly. Be nice, people will help you. Have fun. Lessons & tips: Find an armorer. (there's at least one at every tournament) Learn to repair your weapons. It will save you a ton of money on equipment. (Plus, you'll be very useful to all the other fencers.) Resources: The Big Book On Fencing By Rudy Volkmann |
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How I did it: asked around the local clubs and people until I found someone that would train me.. started going every week day and it's been great :D To my advantage, the place I go to is free, and I don't even need to register (unless I officially play for the team of course). Read how I did it…
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How I did it: I went to a local club and got addicted after the first lesson. Had a very good coach from whom I took individual lessons, but also read a lot about the theory - of training and of fencing more particularly. Finally became a coach and a referee myself. It was a bliss during the years I did it. Read how I did it…
Started a few weeks ago. Fencing attracts people from all kinds of backgrounds and interests so I’ve found that very interesting. Has given my legs a huge workout so far and I thought I was in decent shape :D….it is enjoyable and I picture myself as Zorro or the count of Monte Cristo!
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i liked doing it, although i wasn’t v. good at it…
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My last class is tonight, as I’ve learned the basic rules and moves of fencing I think I can check this off.
I’d like to continue with an intermediate class at some point, but the next scheduled class at this club conflicts with my work schedule so it will have to wait.
I’m going to look up lessons in my area and start saving up. I’ve wanted to do this for a long time. The sooner I start learning, the better.
BooberFraggle decluttering...
I was all pysched for my first lesson. But it was cancelled due to a giant storm that’s messed up most of the east cost.
Ah, well. Next Friday then.
BooberFraggle decluttering...
Accomplished. I start a 10 week beginner course Feb. 1.
I read The Speed of dark by Elizabeth Moon recently, and I really wanted to take up fencing afterwards. I will probably have forgotten all about this wish in a few weeks :)
Had lessons in Fencing with my brother for a while. Its really fun but you get so hot in the mask and everything.
(Note: do not use the spare kit at a fencing club- it stinks of old sweat)
My brother is 6-foot-something and has excessively long arms and legs so I tended to stab him in the foot because I couldnt reach the rest of him. Was fun to compete against the rest of the team as well.
Also a warning…you will probably end up slightly bruised but it is worth it.
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