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Why Fence?

Why Fencing Should Be Your New Sport.

There are many physical and mental benefits to fencing.  First, it offers athletic competition at high levels.   In fact, there are 12 Fencing Events at the Olympics.  In addition, fencing offers opportunities to develop critical thinking and build your resume.  Colleges have teams, clubs, and scholarships.   Fencing 101 – The Three Weapons (USA Fencing) Fencing 101 – Fencing for Parents 

Fencing is Physical Chess. 

As a work-out fencing will definitely increase your physical stamina and agility.  At the same time, fencing is also known to increase your critical thinking and quick reactions.  

In addition, this is a sport that emphasizes strategy and develops self-confidence. In every bout, you learn to trust yourself to make decisions and react to your opponent. Self-assurance and independent thinking benefit all of your activities.

Also, you learn skills to develop your mental acuity and your physical dexterity. This makes fencing an excellent cross-training sport for many other athletic activities. Fencing emphasizes proactive thinking, strategic development, explosive energy, and cardio endurance. If you commit the time and focus, you will compete at regional and national levels.

Try something different!  Stand out from the crowd.

As an international sport, fencing is an impressive extra-curricular for college applications. Many prominent colleges (including the Ivy League) have fencing teams and/or clubs. Fencing provides significant scholarship opportunities compared to several other sports.  Why Fencing is the New “It” Sport 

Most importantly, make new friends!  Fencers tend to be high achievers in academics and careers. Fencing encourages mental agility and logical thinking, which leads to success both on and off the fencing strip. Not to mention, you get to hit people with swords (in a safe way!!!).  

 

 

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Frequently asked questions and answers.  If you have more questions, just email us info@triplethreatfencing.com:

  • What background is needed to try fencing? I don’t have any gear.  I don’t have any experience. 

    You just need to have an interest in the sport! We have fencers aged 7 – 70+.  We have gear to borrow to get you started (just wear long pants and gym shoes).  We think that you’ll have fun.  It is an individual sport so your focus is on your own development in each practice.

     

  • Is Fencing safe?  Is it weapons training?

    Fencing is one of the safest sports around! Studies show it is actually safer than badminton.  The swords are just equipment (like a baseball bat), not weapons (like in ancient times). The swords have button ends and fencers wear protective gear/face mask.  We will show you all of the safety gear when you come in.

     

  • Can I be good at this? I want to compete/I don’t want to compete. I want an impressive extra-curricular.

    Fencing is an Olympic and NCAA sport.  Of course, this is a sport so you have to practice and learn the rules and the skills.  Many prestigious colleges have teams and/or clubs.  It is a unique sport that will help you stand out on college applications and job resumes.  We have fencers who are recreational only and we have fencers who compete nationally.  It’s a good workout and it can be whatever you want it to be.  USA Fencing | College Programs

 

 

 

 

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