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A Mask Strap Hack

A Mask Strap Hack

I was thinking about how fencers could repurpose items of equipment to make any face covering mask fit better and be easy to take on and off one handed. I...

Not running the London Marathon, yet…

Not running the London Marathon, yet…

As I mentioned in a previous blog post, I was due to run the London Marathon at the end of the month (April 2020). Due to the COVID19 Pandemic, all...

THE DEVELOPMENT OF FENCING MEDALS

THE DEVELOPMENT OF FENCING MEDALS

Fencing medals have been awarded since the 18th century when fencing masters began presenting engraved silver medal prizes to the winners of annual tournaments at schools where they taught. This...

No More Black Boxes

No More Black Boxes

Here are a few updates on our drive to become plastic free and to have all packaging either made from fully recycled material or be fully recyclable. We were very...

After 10 years of fencing, this will be my last year with the youth...

After 10 years of fencing, this will be my last year with the youth...

Let me introduce myself. I am Daniël Giacon, a 19-year-old Dutch foilist. When I was a little kid every branch or stick I found I’d use it as a sword...

Learning at Leon Paul

Learning at Leon Paul

Seven months on from the start of my nine-month placement at Leon Paul and I can honestly say I have learnt so much. The degree I’m studying at Nottingham Trent...

DT, Run, Sleep, Repeat – Life on the Directoire Technique

DT, Run, Sleep, Repeat – Life on the Directoire Technique

The 2020 European Cadet & Junior Fencing Championships took place in Poreč, Croatia, during the backend of February and start of March this year. I was selected as one of...

Finding the Fashion in Fencing

Finding the Fashion in Fencing

Fencing and fashion have often gone together in the past, for instance, just a few years ago Dior made a whole collection based on fencing kit. So, when one of...

A little history and some cool images.

A little history and some cool images.

If you are a regular reader of our blog you may have noticed that we have a small team of very dedicated people at Leon Paul and some excellent outside...

Running into Retirement

Running into Retirement

What does an international fencer do when they retire? I stopped fencing in June 2012 with the European Championships in Italy being my final event. Barring a few little fun...

A Mask Strap Hack

A Mask Strap Hack

I was thinking about how fencers could repurpose items of equipment to make any face covering mask fit better and be easy to take on and off one handed. I...

Learning at Leon Paul

Learning at Leon Paul

Seven months on from the start of my nine-month placement at Leon Paul and I can honestly say I have learnt so much. The degree I’m studying at Nottingham Trent...

Not running the London Marathon, yet…

Not running the London Marathon, yet…

As I mentioned in a previous blog post, I was due to run the London Marathon at the end of the month (April 2020). Due to the COVID19 Pandemic, all...

DT, Run, Sleep, Repeat – Life on the Directoire Technique

DT, Run, Sleep, Repeat – Life on the Directoire Technique

The 2020 European Cadet & Junior Fencing Championships took place in Poreč, Croatia, during the backend of February and start of March this year. I was selected as one of...

THE DEVELOPMENT OF FENCING MEDALS

THE DEVELOPMENT OF FENCING MEDALS

Fencing medals have been awarded since the 18th century when fencing masters began presenting engraved silver medal prizes to the winners of annual tournaments at schools where they taught. This...

Finding the Fashion in Fencing

Finding the Fashion in Fencing

Fencing and fashion have often gone together in the past, for instance, just a few years ago Dior made a whole collection based on fencing kit. So, when one of...

No More Black Boxes

No More Black Boxes

Here are a few updates on our drive to become plastic free and to have all packaging either made from fully recycled material or be fully recyclable. We were very...

A little history and some cool images.

A little history and some cool images.

If you are a regular reader of our blog you may have noticed that we have a small team of very dedicated people at Leon Paul and some excellent outside...

After 10 years of fencing, this will be my last year with the youth...

After 10 years of fencing, this will be my last year with the youth...

Let me introduce myself. I am Daniël Giacon, a 19-year-old Dutch foilist. When I was a little kid every branch or stick I found I’d use it as a sword...

Running into Retirement

Running into Retirement

What does an international fencer do when they retire? I stopped fencing in June 2012 with the European Championships in Italy being my final event. Barring a few little fun...

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