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Training in the Olympic sport of fencing for all ages, in the north Baltimore area, 10 minutes north of White Marsh Featured in the Harford Magazine of the Baltimore Sun |
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For 10 years Maryland Fencing Club has been training fencers of all ages in the Olympic sport of sword play. Fencing is an NCAA sport that has been in the modern Olympics since 1896. It is based on the European dueling styles of 16th and 17th century sword fighting . Fencers are fully engaged with their bodies and minds, using physical skills and mental strategies to out maneuver their opponents. Fencing enjoys an excellent safety record, with USA Fencing national standards and rules. Maryland Fencing Club is a member club of USA Fencing, conforming to their rigorous standards for safety, and hosting sanctioned tournaments for all levels of experience.
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engaged, focusED fun
"It seems like all my child really wants to do is play video games."
"My child has tried lots of ball sports, but doesn't seem really engaged and enjoying any of them."
"My child enjoys playing sports, but there's so much hurry-up-and-wait, sitting on the sidelines."
sound familiar?
ENGAGED - With electronics all around them, modern kids' brains are more demanding of stimulation. Fencing is an individual sport, bringing fast video game-like action that really engages kids' attention.
FOCUSED -Mental focus can be difficult when you are on a big team, doing lots of repetitive drills, and spending a lot of game time sitting on the bench, waiting. Fencers quickly develop focus squaring off one-on-one with swords.
FUN - On their own kids pick up sticks and act out epic sword fights because it is fun. Fencing puts that fun action into a safe sport where kids can develop physical fitness, agility, speed, and mental acuity in a fun, positive way.
FOCUSED -Mental focus can be difficult when you are on a big team, doing lots of repetitive drills, and spending a lot of game time sitting on the bench, waiting. Fencers quickly develop focus squaring off one-on-one with swords.
FUN - On their own kids pick up sticks and act out epic sword fights because it is fun. Fencing puts that fun action into a safe sport where kids can develop physical fitness, agility, speed, and mental acuity in a fun, positive way.