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Links
Fencing
Information
US
Fencing Web Site
A great site for anyone who is interested in keeping up with current fencing events. USFA rules and membership information are also available here.
US
Fencing Rules (PDF)
The offical USFA fencing rule book. A good reference to have.
US
Fencing Membership Application (PDF)
The 2009-2010 USFA membership application.
Fencing in College
A link to information on the USFA site about fencing opportunities in college
Competition
Primer (PDF)
A great document for anyone who is thinking about attending a competition.
Parent Guide (PDF)
A guide for parents of beginning fencers.
Michigan
Fencing
A great site with excellent information about fencing in Michigan,
competition calendars, links and more.
Fencing.net
Another great site for anyone who is interested in keeping up with current fencing events.
Basic
Blade Positions (PDF)
Document showing lines of the body and blade positions for each.
Also covers basic parries for high line and low line attacks.
Fencing
Books
Magnum Libre d'Escrime (Big Book of Fencing)
This is a great book with lots of diagrams, training tips, and information about the modern sport.
The Art and Science of Fencing
This is a good book with an approach that's a little more classical.
Fencing: Steps to Success
This book has a lot of good training tips and drills.
Fencing
Equipment
Absolute
Fencing
Fencing equipment supplier
Fencing.net
Fencing equipment supplier
Blue Gauntlet
Fencing equipment supplier
Electric
Foil Repair
Online article about electric foil and related equipment repair
Ordering a beginning set of equipment
Below is a list of basic ordering options. Sizes for jackets and masks may vary depending on what brand of equipment is being ordered. Cotton jackets will usually shrink and needs to be considered when determining the proper size. The best way to determine correct sizing is consult the charts that each vendor provides on their web site. If there’s still a question it’s best to contact customer service and have them walk through the fitting process with you.
Starter set options for FOIL fencing:
Mask: XS / S / M / L / XL
Gender: M / F
Hand: L / R
Jacket size: ________
Jacket type: back zip / front zip
Glove: XS / S / M / L / XL
Grip: French
Blade size: #5 (standard)
Optional items:
Fencing bag
Chest protector (women/girls)
Click here for a beginner set from Fencing.net
Click here for a beginner set from Absolute Fencing
Click here for a beginner set from Blue Gauntlet
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