The 2018 season started with the IWAS World cup in Eger, Hungary running from 15th-19th February and although this event was a familiar season opener, there was to be a trial of new rules throughout this event and also at the next World cup in Pisa and It is safe to say that even though the proposed new sabre distance proved unpopular with many, it certainly encouraged some interesting conversations!
The FIE recently has released new requirements for chest protectors both in men’s and women’s foil. For full information about the underlying problems (including a bit of foil history) as well as some instructions on what to do now and where to purchase, please read on...
Ziemowit Wojciechowski is a GB Olympic Coach, Head coach of ZFW fencing club and the coach of world number 3 Richard Kruse. Recently he has taken his club into the future by switching to wireless fencing, here is what he has to say:
Four months ago I purchased 4 wireless machines from Leon Paul for my fencing club, ZFW, and I haven’t looked back.
Following a seamless journey to Copenhagen via Heathrow, Francine Robb and myself boarded the train to Gentofte where this season's Copenhagen Cadet Epee EFC tournament was taking place. We had been asked by our friends at the Hellerup Club to head up the DT for 6th edition of this fabulous event.
In response to a customer who has asked several questions that come up regularly I thought it would be useful to post some information about Leon Paul's wireless set.
Having had a break from training after the Paralympics, I came into the 2017 competition season hungry for the win and looking forward to a start of a new Paralympic cycle. Tokyo 2020 seemed a distant goal at the beginning of 2017 but the year has gone so fast and already the 2020 games seem just around the corner.
The first half of every season is always interesting.
As it is, everyone has different approaches, different goals, different vacations and different values. I notice that when I evaluate my first half of the season and discuss it with others. My results this season have not been so great. I was 1 touch from a 64 in Bern, and during the team competition, I got an injury which held me back the rest of year.
Here are a few questions and answers about the new FIE rules in regards to masks.
All new masks sold by Leon Paul are compliant with the FIE rule changes that will come into effect next season in Septembre 2018.
Why are the FIE changing the rules for all FIE masks?
Over the past 6 years, the number of masks, made by all fencing manufactures, falling off during competition has increased.
Hey Leon Paul lovers!
The new season has just started so it’s time for a new blog.
Last season I took a little break from training because of the very hectic period around the 2016 Rio Olympics.
I learned after Beijing 2008 and London 2012 that it is very important to give your body and mind a long period of regeneration before starting another Olympic cycle.
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