FencingBuddies Blogs

Insights, tips, and updates from the fencing community

The Mental Edge That Keeps Fencers From Burning Out (And It's Trainable)

Published on 2026-06-08

New research reveals the psychological chain reaction that protects athletes from losing their love of the sport.

The Sport Science Secret Your Grandparents' Pickle Ball Game Is Teaching Us About Athletic Longevity

Published on 2026-06-06

A new study on pickleball reveals why multi-skill, socially engaging sports are the ultimate training tool — and what fencers of every age can steal from it.

Unlock Your Fencing Superpower: How Just 1 Minute of Visualization Can Boost Your Game!

Published on 2026-05-14

New research shows mental imagery isn't just for pros – it's a game-changer for fencers of all ages and skill levels.

Your Virtual Fencing Twin? AI is Revolutionizing Athlete Readiness!

Published on 2026-05-13

Imagine a digital version of you, tracking everything from your nutrition to your mindset, to help you fence smarter and stronger.

Fence Stronger, Injury-Free

Published on 2026-04-12

What New Research Says About Staying on the Strip. An exclusive look at groundbreaking research to keep fencers of all ages healthy and performing their best.

NAC Guide

Published on 2026-03-15

Everything you need to know about competing at a National Athletic Competition.

We Ask Coach Gabriela Cimpoaie: How to Structure a Winning Season

Published on 2026-03-02

A strategic blueprint for designing a smarter competitive season.

Physiological Demands of Fencing: A Narrative Review

Published on 2025-12-20

A research-backed breakdown of the physiological demands of fencing, including endurance, explosiveness, heart rate, and heat stress.

The Real Cost of Youth Sports — And Why Fencing Must Do Better

Published on 2025-11-15

This blog breaks down the research on youth sports disparities and what it means for fencing today.

The Lefty Advantage: Why Left-Handers Excel in Fencing

Published on 2025-10-01

We dig into findings on the prevalence of left-handers and their role in antagonistic sports.

Bounce or Step?

Published on 2025-09-22

Findings from the paper on the evolutionary leap in elite epee fencing footwork and its impact on performance.

How Coaching Shapes Psychological Safety in Sport

Published on 2025-09-14

A study exploring how coach behaviors and the quality of coach-athlete relationships shape psychological safety in sport.

From Bout to Breakthrough: The Power of Debriefing in Fencing

Published on 2025-09-07

We dive into fascinating research on debriefing from professional boxing — and reveal why it's just as vital in fencing.

Feedback Techniques for Fencing Coaches

Published on 2025-09-01

Research-backed approaches to giving feedback that actually improves performance.

How Training Journals Help Fencers Build an Elite Athlete Identity

Published on 2025-08-29

We dive into new sports research on training journals and explore how self-reflection helps young athletes transform from kids who fence into dedicated competitors.

Building Better Fencers with Video Feedback

Published on 2025-08-27

We digest the latest sports research on video feedback to explore how it helps young fencers build confidence, improve safely, and turn practice into progress.

Process Goals: Why Focusing on the Process Wins

Published on 2025-08-23

Process Goals Outperform the Rest. Process goals do more than improve results — they boost self-efficacy and confidence.

Goal Setting

Published on 2025-07-14

How FencingBuddies Helps Fencers Improve with Purpose.

Video Review MarketPlace

Published on 2025-06-02

Introducing our Video Review Marketplace - connecting fencers with coaches for on-demand feedback and analysis.

Why We Created FencingBuddies

Published on 2025-06-01

Tired of forgotten bouts, lost notes, and vague feedback? Discover how FencingBuddies turns chaos into clarity.