On Strip/At Home Training, May 2020, Week 4…and Upcoming Live Zoom Classes!
Ok. Fingers crossed, we’re inching closer to a possible reopening in July. I know everyone is excited, as am I. As I’ve always said, I want to be super cautious. I care about everyone’s health and safety and my own. We all know at present, there is no way to completely eliminate the risk of […]
Re-Open Pushed to Phase 3
Although it is unfortunate that the All-American Fencing Academy, along with all indoor fitness facilities, must remain closed during Phase 2, now pushed to Phase 3 (5 weeks from the start of Phase 2). And although I would have enjoyed the opportunity to at least provide 1 on 1 lessons or small group lessons, it […]
On Strip/At Home Training: May 2020, Week 3, Fencing Class
So, I think today, the governor will announce if North Carolina moves to Phase 2 this Friday, if so, make sure you see my previous post: https://allamericanfencing.com/phase-2-return-plan/ Here’s this week’s class video!Full class: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8Ax398T_OXs Warm Ups: https://youtu.be/8Ax398T_OXs?t=140 Footwork: https://youtu.be/8Ax398T_OXs?t=485 Bladework: https://youtu.be/8Ax398T_OXs?t=818 Skill Work: https://youtu.be/8Ax398T_OXs?t=1253 Cool Down: https://youtu.be/8Ax398T_OXs?t=2728 Time Killer:Touche: A Blind Fencer’s Storyhttps://vimeo.com/ondemand/touchemovie/102165212 Sponsors:Fox Bookkeeping: […]
Phase 2 Return Plan
So firstly, I want to say that we still must maintain our awareness of how disease spreads and the preventive methods we can employ to limit the spread of COVID-19. I am cautious and anxious about our return. If you don’t feel safe to return yet, I understand. We don’t have to RUSH back. I […]
On Strip/At Home: Marlon Wins Second Straight Virtual Tourney!
Congrats to Marlon! We fenced our first 6 person tournament over the weekend. We discovered the beauty of this is that we don’t have to complete the tournament all in on go. One of our fencers had to leave at 2PM, so all fencers took a break, and direct messaged their opponents later in the […]
On Strip/At Home Audio Series: Paul Hovey and Learn To Play Virtual Fencing
In this audio cast, we talk with Paul Hovey, one of Coach Gerhard’s first students. We also talk about the virtual fencing game we created and have been playing. We’ve conducted 3 tournaments so far! Small Update:We will send reopening announcements hopefully tomorrow. Paul Hovey Interview: The interview on Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gIRLwpjQtYg Direct download: https://allamericanfencing.com/podcasts/paulhoveyinterview.mp3 Learn […]
On Strip/At Home: Fencing Class, May 2020, Second Week
Welcome to the second week of May fencing class. We’ve been in stay-at-home policy so long, we’re starting to lose it! Now we’re teaching you magic! But it’s with purpose, you’ll see why! This weeks class video:https://youtu.be/i3KsP5aFTDY By section: Updates: https://youtu.be/i3KsP5aFTDY?t=45 Warm Ups: https://youtu.be/i3KsP5aFTDY?t=109 Footwork: https://youtu.be/i3KsP5aFTDY?t=789 Bladework: https://youtu.be/i3KsP5aFTDY?t=1319 Skill Development, Magic!: https://youtu.be/i3KsP5aFTDY?t=2060 Skill Development, Lying!: […]
Re-Open Planning and Upcoming Virtual Tournament!
I’m drafting plans and policies for our re-open, if anyone has recommendations that you would like me to consider, please feel free to let me know. Here’s the short versionAccording to North Carolina Government:Phase 1: May 8-May 22Phase 2: Maybe as soon as May 22 IF North Carolina moves to Phase 2 on May 22nd:All-American Fencing […]
On Strip/At Home Tournament Series: Congrats to Marlon!
We held our second online RPF (Role Play Fencing) Tournament, and the first with a fencer from another fencing club! Seasoned online gamer and fencer, Marlon Borges, went undefeated in the RPF Ready Player One Open. Results can be viewed at: https://askfred.net/Results/results.php?tournament_id=46566 Learn more about our online Role Play Fencing game that anyone can play. […]
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On Strip/At Home Audio Series: The Branding of AAFA With Matthew Woods
We take a step away a little from training to give you a little bit of entertainment. In this audio series, we’ll be talking with Matthew Woods, long time friend of Coach Gerhard, and his instrumental role in the creation of some of the branding of the All-American Fencing Academy, including the slogan and the […]