The Cardinal virtues in historical fencing: exploring the past, understanding the present
byIt’s a relevant question. Why do we even engage in historical fencing in the first place? It’s not to become the most efficient fighter in…
Psychology
Eight things that will make you a better fencer
byDo you have a dream of becoming a great fencer? Or just a better fencer than you are today? You are not alone. So…
Grow your mental strength
byHow do you grow from adversity? How do some people who face adversity keep fighting against all odds? For any martial artist, mental strength…
The boy we lost
byI only met him a few times. The last time was this summer, when he came out to help his mother with something. It…
Creativity, stress and a stiff upper lip
byWhy is creativity important in fencing, and how come it shuts down when we are under stress? And what has that got to do…