Every fencer wants to get better — stronger attacks, tighter defense, smarter tactics. But improvement doesn't come from just working harder. It comes from working smarter — and that starts with goal setting.
At FencingBuddies, we believe that fencers grow fastest when they turn vague ambitions into clear, trackable goals. When you reflect, plan, and measure your growth, every bout becomes a step forward.
🎯 Why Goal Setting Matters in Fencing
Training without goals is like fencing with your mask on backward — you might still move, but you won't know where you're going.
Setting goals:
- Gives focus to each training session
- Encourages self-reflection and accountability
- Makes improvement measurable
- Keeps motivation high between tournaments
🛠️ Use FencingBuddies to Set and Track Your Goals
With FencingBuddies, you and your coach can collaborate to define goals, track progress, and build momentum.
Here's how:
Reflect on your bouts
Watch your tournament videos, identify what worked and what didn't.
Define 1 measurable goal
Choose something specific like:
"Improve lunge recovery — return to en garde in 1 second or less."
Get coach input
Use the Video Review Marketplace to get detailed, personalized feedback from experienced coaches.
Track your progress over time
Keep notes, update your goals, and log what you've improved on.
This turns feedback into action — and action into growth.
📝 Real Example Goal
"Improve lunge recovery — faster return to en garde in 1 second or less."
That's a clear, focused goal. Not "get better" — but how, where, and when to improve. You can set your goal, ask for coach feedback, and see your progress over time.
Final Thoughts
Big breakthroughs in fencing don't happen overnight. They happen touch by touch, rep by rep — with intention. If you're a fencer (or a parent of one), start building better habits by setting goals you can measure and improve.
Let FencingBuddies help you every step of the way.
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