Give Your Athletes Time
byCoaching reaction, distance, and tactical timing in fencing Timing differences in fencing are often measured in fractions of a second. In competitive exchanges, small…
Training
Stick with it – How I keep training even on bad days
byStepping out of a packed tram, I am ever mindful not to smash some poor, defenceless person with my fencing bag. Outside the wind…
Don’t stop cutting the enemy! A look at Frequens Motus
byIn knife, firearm and self-defence training, it’s a fairly common practice that the fighters never stop fighting until the coach calls halt, even though…
How to make your fencing classes more fun for kids
byToday we’re going through some tips on how to make sure that the kids enjoy your historical fencing classes while learning. Most kids do…
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…
How to train and learn swordsmanship without a local group
byI often get the question if it is possible to learn historical fencing without a group. It’s usually followed by the statement that there…
How to train like a knight from medieval times
by“Few men are born brave; many become so through care and force of discipline.”Flavius Vegetius Renatus Many pages have been written on medieval and…
Why you should own and train with a sharp sword
byThe first sword I ever owned was not a training sword, it was a sharp. I still have it, and it’s unlikely I will…
How to plan your training and reach your goals
byPart II – What is your capacity? In the first article we looked at how you can analyse the requirements of your athletic focus…
Plan your training and reach your goals
byPart I – Athletic requirements If you want to get to the right place, you need to first draw a map. This is true…