Flicking in Épée as an Offensive Preparatory Action

Flicking in Epee is often an exercise in feeling the pain of 500g of steel clubbing your hand and landing flat. When utilized properly as a preparatory action, it presents a lower risk means to aim for shorter targets, setting the fencer up for a deeper, explosive closing attack. This post is intended to discuss … Continue reading Flicking in Épée as an Offensive Preparatory Action

An Interview with 2012 NCAA Epee Fencing Champion Jonathan Yergler

At the young age of 10, you could tell Jonathan Yergler had a rare knack for the game of fencing. My mother once turned to me during a tournament and said: "That boy is going to be an Olympian one day." I agreed. I have had the pleasure of being Jonathan's teammate at various Florida … Continue reading An Interview with 2012 NCAA Epee Fencing Champion Jonathan Yergler