Allison T.


What Started You in Fencing?

I started as an elective in college. Later, after I had kids, I realized there was an adult league, which reignited my competitiveness.


What’s your favorite part of fencing?

Everyone is friendly, and they don’t go easy on you. You’re going to learn quickly.


Is it hard? Is it scary?

It’s not hard, and it’s not scary. You’re very well protected.


Jackson R


What Started You in Fencing?

I broke my leg, and I couldn’t play soccer anymore, so I fell in love with it when I started fencing for recovery.


What’s your favorite part of fencing?

The excitement in training. It’s enjoyable and new every time. You also get to compete all around the country and meet new friends and coaches.


Is it hard? Is it scary?

When you start, it’s simple, but as you learn more, it becomes difficult to predict what your opponent is going to do. But learning that is also fun and rewarding.


David


What Started You in Fencing?

I thought it was cool to compete and sword fight against other people without getting yelled at.


What’s your favorite part of fencing?

Competing and getting better till you can compete at your best.


Is it hard? Is it scary?

Yes, it can hard, but it’s not scary. You develop a way to see through the mask and see the sword coming at you.


What would you tell someone thinking about doing fencing?

It’s gratifying, more so than other sports. Especially becoming from a guy who’s done all the other sports, this sport is gratifying.


Katie



What Started You in Fencing?

I started and found that stabbing people with swords was fun!


What’s your favorite part of fencing?

The personal growth I get through fencing is enriching. It’s helped my mental capacity and ability to identify what I do incorrectly since the feedback look is relatively instantaneous.


Is it hard? Is it scary?

Once you learn how to remain objective, think tactically, and control your emotions, it’s not so difficult, but getting to that point can be challenging.


Zoe J


What Started You in Fencing?

I started fencing because I wanted to have a sport, and fencing looked interesting. There were swords and helmets! I liked swords and helmets, so I decided to start fencing.

 

What's your Favorite part?

My favorite part of fencing is all the friends I’ve made. And the stabbing. Mandatory stabbing. Stabbing my friends, and being stabbed by them is really fun.

 


Is Fencing Hard?

Fencing can be hard sometimes, when you are up against a better opponent. But, you can only get better by fencing better people. It’s OK if you lose some bouts, just remember that it’s only about fun.

 

Is Fencing Scary?

Fencing can be scary. Even though I know that there is a metal helmet protecting my head, it is still scary when the tip of someone’s blade gets near my face!