Yesterday, I wrote a post for the Washington Times titled "Athletes and parents: A parent’s guide to fencing tournaments." Today, established Women's Epee Fencer, Dr. Valerie Asher weights in with a thoughtful response on her own journey to learning how to be a good fencing parent. Dr. Asher is a member of the DC Fencers … Continue reading Guest Post #4: A Parent’s Journey to Becoming a Good Fencing Parent →

The people-watching associated with fencing is often as entertaining as the sport itself—and this couldn’t be truer when it comes to watching parents during a tournament. Parents during tournaments can range from enthusiastic cheerleaders to coaches (either actual coaches or parents who think they know something when they don’t) and to parents you would think … Continue reading The Washington Times– A parent’s guide to fencing tournaments →

Original Video Can be Found Here Period 1: Simmons and Eldeib begin the bout at large distance, with Simmons preparing with half advance and half extension to draw out Eldeib’s attack because of Eldeib’s significant height advantage. Eldeib takes 3-2 lead by baiting Simmons’ attack and countering before Simmons’ front foot is able to hit … Continue reading Breaking Down the Film: 2013 Junior Olympic Men’s Epee Gold Medal Bout—Ace Eldeib vs. Ari Simmons →

When I began my fencing career at Brandeis University, there was one benchmark for fencing success that every fencer strove to match: Tim Morehouse. “We live in Tim Morehouse’s shadow,” our captain used to say. Morehouse cast a large shadow after a storied career at Brandeis, which featured three all-American titles—a feat no fencer has … Continue reading The Washington Times- An Interview with Olympic Silver Medalist Tim Morehouse →