2025-26 Tournaments at MoDuel

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Tournament Challenge Levels

Take a look at our new tournament challenge levels to get an idea of what types of competitions might be right for you!

Level 0
These are youth events designed to help our youngest fencers develop a love of competition. They’re always small (usually under 10 fencers) and the emphasis is on learning and having fun.

Level 1
These are the least challenging, least intimidating events we offer at MoDuel. They’ll never be too large, and typically only have fencers of the lowest competitive ratings (e.g. E and U/unrated). Any Level 1 event is likely to have at least a few fencers competing for the first time. If you’ve completed our beginner program, you’re ready for a Level 1 event. However, they aren’t only for beginners. Level 1 events are also great opportunities to earn E and D ratings.

Level 2
These are unintimidating events that offer a bit more of a challenge than Level 1. They tend to be small and have a similar makeup to Level 1 events, but with a few more difficult fencers in the mix. Despite the greater challenge, a Level 2 event would still make a good first tournament.

Level 3
These events are a noticeable step up from Levels 1 and 2, but they’re still accessible to the average fencer and not likely to feel overly intimidating. There will be plenty of good fencers, but generally no one rated higher than a C (a medium-high competitive rating). If you’re someone who’s willing to challenge the tough fencers during open bouting, you’ll feel comfortable at a Level 3 tournament.

Level 4
These are challenging events with lots of good fencers. They won’t be too large (never more than about 30), but they will be tough. They’re likely to have several fencers with very high competitive ratings (e.g. B and C), and it’s possible they might even have an A-rated fencer or two. The smaller size makes them less daunting than Level 5 events, but still equally good experience. Level 4 events can be a good way to test the waters and see if you feel ready to try a Level 5.

Level 5
These are the most challenging events MoDuel has to offer. They can be very large (sometimes as many as 50 people) and typically have at least several fencers with the highest competitive ratings (A and B). As many as 75% of fencers might have competitive ratings. Level 5 events can be daunting, but they’re also one of the best ways to learn and improve, so don’t let inexperience hold you back from participating.

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