Hit Other Guy Before Other Guy Hits You
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
In the 2012 Milwaukee Division I Men’s Epee NAC, Benjamin Wieder was facing Jimmy Moody in the round of 32. Moody secured a 4-5 touch lead at the end of period one. Entering period 2, Moody proceeded to withdraw his blade from reach, fully understanding that Wieder’s forte was in his blade work. Wieder desperately … Continue reading Using Non-Combativity as a Tactic
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