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
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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