Journal

How to clean and store your fencing mask

A fencing mask costs $95-300. With basic care, it lasts five to ten years. Without it, you are replacing it every season.

Sabre vs Foil vs Épée: which fencing weapon is ...

Three weapons. Three completely different sports. A coach's honest guide to picking the one that suits how your brain actually works.

Buying used fencing equipment: what to look for

Used fencing gear can be a great deal — or a safety risk. A coach's guide to what is safe to buy used and what is not.

How fencing tournaments work: a parent's guide

You signed your kid up for their first fencing tournament. Here is what actually happens on the day, what to bring, and what the results mean.

Are fencing weapons sharp? A parent's guide to ...

No. They are not. The honest answer to the question every parent asks before signing their kid up.

Starting fencing in your 30s and 40s

A guide for adults coming to the sport for the first time — what to expect, what to ignore, and why most adults pick it up faster than they expect.