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There’s a reason we’re called student-athletes. The student part comes first then the sport. Always. I'm a senior now so the pressure is...

Fencing isn’t exactly known for being a low-cost sport. If you’re even semi-serious about the sport, the club fees, gear, travel, and...

You might think the most important things in fencing are lightning-fast reflexes or perfect blade work, and you’re not wrong, but let me...

In fencing, we're taught to adapt mid-bout, to find new angles, revise strategies, and respond under pressure. I used to believe that...

If someone asked me what keeps me grounded - what clears my mind when stress starts to stack like homework, it wouldn't be journaling,...

I'm a repeat member of the Concussion Club. This latest one (yes, I've had more than one) was last month, at the April North America Cup...

There’s nothing like the twitching of nerves and anticipation that buzzes through your limbs before a big fencing tournament. While...

As a high school Junior and unapologetic fencing fanatic, I’m someone who’s learned, sometimes the hard way, that sleep  is not just a...

This post isn’t about medals or highlight reels. It’s about losing - the kind that stings, humbles, and, oddly enough, teaches you more...

As a competitive athlete, I've experienced my fair share of struggles with motivation. There are days when the soreness feels unbearable,...

As an athlete who travels a lot for tournaments, competitions are exciting but they can also disrupt your routine and most importantly...

People often assume that fencing is just a fun hobby I picked up after watching too many action movies, but for me, it’s more like a...

As a competitive fencer, I’ve learned that setting the right goals can make all the difference in achieving athletic success. Fencing is...