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The En Garde Workout: Why Fencing is an Excellent Exercise

The En Garde Workout: Why Fencing is an Excellent Exercise

When you think of fencing, what comes to mind? Perhaps it's swashbuckling duels between musketeers or dashing heroes, but fencing is much more than a choreographed spectacle. In fact, fencing is a fantastic and often underrated exercise that provides numerous physical...

Why Should Kids Learn Fencing?

Why Should Kids Learn Fencing?

Fencing, a sport that may not be as commonly considered as soccer or basketball, offers a multitude of benefits for children. This ancient combat art has evolved into a modern-day Olympic sport, attracting participants from all walks of life. In this blog post, we...

Top 10 Health Benefits of Fencing

Top 10 Health Benefits of Fencing

Fencing is an elegant modern sport that has been enjoyed by people around the world since the middle ages. It’s a challenge both physically and tactically between two opponents that resembles fencing in the 18th century. Using weapons called foil, epee, and saber-...

Why Your Kids Should Try Fencing

Why Your Kids Should Try Fencing

An Interview with Iris Zimmermann Iris Zimmermann, Olympic foil fencer from the 2000 games, along with her sister and fellow Olympian, Felicia Zimmermann (1996 and 2000), are the co-owners of the Rochester Fencing Club.  Born and raised just outside of Rochester, NY,...