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Podcasts

• The Fencing Podcast The Big Hit The Big Hit produced by the Fencing Podcast in association with Scottish Fencing. Click play_circle_filled to listen to an episodecancelplay_circle_filled

  Kate chats with Georgina Usher - The Big Hit Podcast

  Kate chats to Georgina Usher about her life and career. Georgina Usher is probably one of the best epeeists Scotland has ever produced but it wasn’t easy for her. We hope you enjoy this amazing insight into what it takes to succeed in our difficult sport.Note: There were some issues recording over the internet. These have been minimised were possible.

  1. Kate chats with Georgina Usher 36:31
  2. The Chief: George Liston 35:53
• The Fencing Podcast Fencing Podcast Sean and Gav discuss the sport the love - the Olympic sport of fencing. Click play_circle_filled to listen to an episodecancelplay_circle_filled

  Episode 59: Agony, Ecstacy and the Wizard - Fencing Podcast - The Fencing Podcast

  The gang are all together again and we’re edging towards the end of the Olympic qualification process which means some fencers will be celebrating guaranteeing their place in Tokyo while others will be heartbroken. Sean tracks the foil action from Cairo (men’s) and Kazan (women’s) as the team places are sorted out for the Olympics and some fencers do themselves the world of good for individual qualification. Kate gets very excited about the men’s sabre in Warsaw and finds her thing to have a minor rant about and Gav adds to the short list of fencing wizards Also, Gav gets a new follower on Instagram. You should follow him too. Plus, The Coolest Fencer on the Planet and what’s coming up next.Thanks to our lovely sponsors Leon Paul. Their support for The Fencing Podcast is immense https://www.leonpaul.com/And to our equally lovely Patreon supporters, you keep the good ship Fencing Podcast afloat! Come join them: https://www.patreon.com/join/730440?Cairo men’s foil results (no live stream)Individual: https://fie.org/competitions/2020/138?tab=resultsTeam: https://fie.org/competitions/2020/761?tab=resultsWarsaw men’s sabre:Individual finals: https://youtu.be/Hd2y1JSud90Team finals: https://youtu.be/JX_B6aGf4LAKazan women’s foil:Individual finals: https://youtu.be/OnEZtwiGP98Team finals: https://youtu.be/jg3E7Rw4rUQFollow Gav on Instagram, it will change your life @antifencer

  1. Episode 59: Agony, Ecstacy and the Wizard 01:13:12
  2. Episode 58: Epee is Best 01:48:00

Articles

• Better Fencer by Jason Rogers The modern sport of fencing: Is it right for you? This article lays out what the modern sport of fencing is as it appears in the Olympics. We'll talk about some of the pros and cons of the sport, and what make it unique from other sports. cancel
• Northwest Fencing Center The Benefits of Fencing NWFC is Oregon's premier non-profit center for fencing training and competition cancel
• The Conversation The science behind the Olympic sport of fencing In foil, epee and sabre, Olympic fencers must have exceedingly rapid reactions. This academic (and fencer) is researching the sport. cancel
• Fencing.Net Welcome to the Olympic Sport of Fencing! Fencing.net's guide to the Olympic sport of fencing! This is your one stop shop for all info a beginner or prospect needs for fencing sport cancel
• Fencing Academy of Boston What is Fencing? The three weapons of fencing are foil, saber, and epeé, but the rules, strategies, and target areas differ with each weapon to make the games distinct. cancel
• Washington Fencing Academy What is Fencing? Olympic-style fencing instruction, classes, practice, and events based in Issaquah, Washington. cancel
• Better Fencer by Jason Rogers The Ultimate Guide to NCAA Fencing In this article, we dive into the high-octane world of NCAA Fencing, which at first glance for many young fencers, parents, and coaches can feel overwhelming. You can also download our extensive guide (40+ pages) which builds off this article and gives a great overview of all the important aspects of college fencing such as school selection, recruitment, and what it’s actually like to be a college fencer. cancel
• Better Fencer by Jason Rogers Fencing exercises for speed, strength and flexibility The best fencers use a blend of speed, strength, technique and tactical thinking on the strip; hence, the sport is often nicknamed “physical chess.” In this article we are going to focus exclusively on the “physical” aspect of fencing, and how we can incorporate targeted strength training into our fencing workout routines to get to the next level. cancel

Blogs

• YouTube FIE Fencing Channel The International Fencing Federation (FIE) is an organization governing the sport of fencing throughout the world. It is based in the Olympic capital of Lausanne and currently includes 153 member federations. cancel

Websites

• The International Fencing Federation The FIE (Fédération Internationale d'Escrime) is the governing body of the Olympic sport of Fencing on a global level. The FIE has 150 national member federations and is based in Lausanne, Switzerland. Fencing is one of four sports that have been featured at every one of the modern Olympic Games. Three types of weapons are used in Olympic Fencing: Foil, Epee, and Sabre. All three weapons are practiced by both men and women. cancel
• Fencing.Net Fencing news, guides and equipment reviews Fencing news, online community, guides, and equipment reviews. Fencing.net is the best and oldest resource for beginners learning the sport. cancel

Near You

• Meetup Fencing | Find your people Find Meetups and meet people in your local community who share your interests. cancel