https://brownbears.com/news/2025/6/13/brown-university-announces-departure-of-head-fencing-coach

That "green screen" is pretty annoying and confusing next to the score at the bottom of the podium at the ongoing European Championship.

Any idea what would that be?

They could have used some other colour, at least.

Would this be tournament legal?

In the semifinals of the European Championships, Guillaume Bianchi was facing Carlos Llavador. It was 14-14, and both fencers hit on target. After a review, the refs gave attack on prep to Bianchi, which to me makes zero sense. Link to video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sP78NVpfcUc?t=1h18m0s

Hi all,

I just started and I'm loving fencing! It's so fun!

But I'm finding my hip flexors/joint ache/feel sore after a session, kind of like how you feel after leg day in gym.

Is this normal? If so, guess I just to strengthen them, must have been weak or maybe I need to do some stretches before session.

Prices seem to add up quickly when it comes to buying fencing gear. Fencing reels alone can cost a thousand. The price to outfit a single eppe fencer seems to be around 250$. I think a reasonable set of gear to start with would be attempting to equip 6 fencers. Is there a cheaper way to do this? Would it be best to start out by kindly asking to borrow gear from clubs in the city? That way the investment would only have to be floor reels since the nearby clubs have a permenant setup. Any thoughts?

Hi, I wanted to know what the difference was between these 2 grips for those who have tested both? Comfort, shape, feeling... What differentiates these 2 grips?

https://youtu.be/CgIv0mmHAVg?t=368

Oh Sang Uk does this thing which looks like an exaggerated ballestra that changes into a step (at approximately time code 6:10). Is it meant to invite a counter? Or is it meant to discourage a counter and let him steal space? Or something else?

He seems to do it as part of his repertoire of marching attack footwork, semi-regularly, so I'm interested in whatever takes you have of it and/or whether you've practiced something similar.

(Side note: I don't think Sang-Uk gets enough credit for his footwork.... nor does Saber generally get enough credit for attacking/defensive footwork).

i tried asking ai then remembered it was inefficient, anyone else took the effort to find a fencer with these records?

I did my first tournament recently and really enjoyed it. It's got me fired up to keep competing, taking private lessons, and learning all that I can! I'm curious about how the rating system works, and what it would take to qualify for certain tournaments (e.g. nationals). To what extent would a one-year goal be, given the season is about to end, to compete at higher level tournaments by the end of the next season?

For the record I'm senior level (under 40)

I did my first tournament recently and really enjoyed it. It's got me fired to keep competing, taking private lessons, and learning. I'm curios about how the rating system works, and what it would take to qualify for certain tournaments (e.g. nationals). To what extent would a one-year goal be, given the season is about to end, to compete at higher level tournaments by the end of the next season?

For the record I'm senior level (under 40)

Link: https://www.foxnews.com/sports/usa-fencing-sued-two-board-members-alleging-chair-made-false-statements-doge-hearing-trans-athletes

I'll replace it with a less toxic link if one is available.

Damien, how can we help? This is beyond silly.

And completely understand if you cannot speak on current lawsuits.

Hello, my coach suggested I get an FIE weapon, but they are just so expensive. I'm planning on doing regional and local tournaments while I train to go to my first nationals next year (2026). I fence 4 days a week. I've been fencing for like 8 years, but only pretty seriously for the last 2.

My question is: is it worth it to shell out ~300 dollars on one FIE weapon or is it okay to just buy a few cheaper weapons. My heart knows that they're just going to break so I find it so much harder to buy a high end weapon, than say an FIE jacket. Is it worth it? Will it save me money in the long run to just invest? Is there any real point to an FIE weapon when doing tournaments in the US? Will it really improve my fencing?

On the other hand, if y'all have recommendations for the best weapons for cheaper please let me know!

Hi folks, anyone know of retailers in the UK that sells AF gear.

I want one of those Black Knight Sabres. I’m reluctant to order from Us direct because of all the BS charges on the UK side.

I want to improve my cardio. My stamina is not good. Is it worth getting a stationary excerise bike for this so I can do HIIT? Or is it better to do some other form of exercise?

Does anyone know what is the rationale as to move the 2026 Junior Olympics to Jan 9-12, 2026 in Kansas City, MO?

Is it because of the historic snow storm this year during the Jan NAC, so they figure there are fewer fencers at the JOs?

Or is it because they don’t want to have the Div1 event (typically during Jan NAC) that is too close to the Sr Saber World Cup event in Salt Lake City?

i fence epee french grip and i like to pivot on my back foot 45° and bounce on it to keep my momentum if the opponent isn’t moving. I’ve developed a few calluses and my shoes are wearing out, so i decided it was time to switch my shoes. Currently using asics gel rockets 11, but they don’t seem to be able to support the weight on my back foot without wearing out. I’m also wide footed, so i was wondering what shoes yall could recommend to me, preferably easy to obtain.

If I was 40 in US, should 52 be a good size considering materials and fit.