Stephen’s Blog

Some fencing clubs collect medals. Some clubs go out for beer after fencing. Others are after school programs. Fencing clubs meet in rec centers, dedicated facilities, warehouses, church basements, store fronts, old lodges, attics, and school gyms. Some clubs have a fencing master. Some a head coach. Others, senior fencers teach here and there. Some clubs are just fencing with no instruction. Some are all classes. Some only use private lessons. Some clubs have a small, tight knit membership. Others have hundreds of members. So... what makes a good fencing program? Kind of a subjective question, obviously, but [More...]