Modern Duelists Blog & Resources
How to Choose the Right Fencing Shoes
Wondering what shoes you should wear for fencing? Check out our comprehensive guide on how to choose the best fencing shoe for you.
Upcoming Fencing Tournaments: March 2022
Looking for upcoming fencing tournaments in the Maryland, Pennsylvania, and New Jersey area? Check out our comprehensive list of epee tournaments coming up in March 2022.
Preparing for Your First Fencing Tournament
For most of us, tournaments are always daunting. That’s never more true than your first tournament, but as long as you’ve been working hard and listening to your coaches, you’re more prepared than you think! Read on for a complete rundown of what to expect and how to get ready for your first tournament.
Why & How to Become a Member of USA Fencing
You’ll need to become a USA Fencing member to compete in tournaments, but what’s the difference between the types of memberships and how do you sign up?
Competitive Ratings Explained
Like karate has belts and chess has ELO ratings, fencing has its own system for ranking competitors’ skills. Here are the ins and outs of USA Fencing’s competitive ratings system.
Upcoming Fencing Tournaments: February 2022
Looking for upcoming epee fencing tournaments in the Maryland, Pennsylvania, and New Jersey area? Check out our comprehensive list of tournaments coming up in February 2022.
Where Should I Buy My Fencing Equipment?
Fencing is complicated, and the equipment is no exception. See our breakdown of the best (and worst) places to buy your fencing equipment.
Upcoming Fencing Tournaments: January 2022
Looking for upcoming epee fencing tournaments in the Maryland, Pennsylvania, and New Jersey area? Check out our comprehensive list of tournaments coming up in January 2022.
How Do I Register for Local Fencing Tournaments?
Are you ready to sign up for your first fencing tournament? Learn how to find and register for local fencing tournaments on AskFRED.
Upcoming Fencing Tournaments: December 2021
Looking for upcoming epee fencing tournaments in the Maryland, Pennsylvania, and New Jersey area? Check out our comprehensive list of tournaments coming up in December 2021.