Closed for Memorial Day
In observance of Memorial Day, the All-American Fencing Academy is closed on Monday, May 28, 2018. There will be no classes or lessons on Monday.
Congrats to Victor Gomez
Congrats to Victor Gomez! Victor is graduating from Massey Hill Classical High School this year and has been accepted into and attending UNC Greensboro! Victor received from school, Academically Gifted, Academic Scholar, President’s Excellence Awards Program, 4.0 GPA…and an Athletic Award for fencing and participating in the North American Cup! This is at a school […]
Is That A Foil Lame?
Just happen to see this video, then I thought to myself…is that a foil lame under Michael Jackson’s jacket? https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KjIasyL5Juw From: https://www.indystar.com/story/life/2016/06/14/how-state-museum-got-king-pops-jacket/82661856/?from=new-cookie It is form-fitting, high-necked and looks a bit like a straitjacket. Ogden recalled Michael Bush, one of Jackson’s long-time costume designers, explaining it was inspired by European fencing uniforms. And here’s a good […]
UNC Fencing Camp
UNC Chapel Hill is hosting a Summer Fencing Day Camp on campus. There are still spaces for students! There will be several coaches and will have groups for beginners, intermediate, and advanced fencers. Currently Bruce is attending (second year) and Gabe is participating for the first time. Great opportunity to learn from different coaches! Staff […]
Results from the Very Frightening Open
Congrats to all our fencers in the Very Frightening Open! One more tournament left in the season before a tournament break for the summer! Results: https://askfred.net/Results/results.php?tournament_id=39114 Here are the highlights: In the Y10, Liam took second, losing in the finals against Apex’s Matt Higgins. Liam held on in a close bout in the semi finals against […]
10-15 Anniversary and Reunion Shirts
You can rock the 10-15 Anniversary and Reunion weekend with our 10-15 shirts! The shirts are available at: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0768XWB4P Don’t forget to sign up for our potluck lunch at Arnette Park on June 9, 2018, starting at 11AM. Potluck sign up: http://www.luckypotluck.com/potluck/AAFA1015AnniversaryandReunion Follow all the details and schedule for the 10-15 Anniversary and Reunion weekend […]
Beginner Fencing Summer Camp is Different
THE ALL-AMERICAN FENCING ACADEMY IS NOW TAKING REGISTRATIONS FOR THE BEGINNER SUMMER FENCING CAMP. The All-American Fencing Academy’s Summer camp is from July 13-15, 2018, for ages 7-12 and Teens. More information about our summer camp is available at: https://allamericanfencing.com/2018-beginner-fencing-camp/ According to Irina Chirashnya on the Academy of Fencing Master website (http://academyoffencingmasters.com/blog/beginner-fencing-summer-camp-is-different/), here are 5 […]
10-15 Anniversary and Reunion Schedule Update
Small Update to the the 10-15 Anniversary and Reunion Weekend. For the Saturday luncheon, we will do a Potluck for lunch instead of a potluck dinner. Please sign up for the potluck. That way, we can just enjoy the movie in the evening. I’ll bring pizza and drinks for the evening movie. SCHEDULE OF EVENTS […]