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Modern fencing is a full contact combat sport that is becoming increasingly popular in the US since our 2004 and 2008 Olympic medals. It is one of the original Olympic events. At it's roots this is a discipline that develops athletic ability, intelligence and social grace. It's also just pure bliss to stab someone with a sword and after the match, shake hands and walk away as friends.
Coach Ilya Lobanenkov trains and teaches at the DC Fencers Club and is a US National Bronze medalist in team event and has over 18 years of fencing experience. In this Community he will be writing about various fencing events, conducting interviews with athletes and introducing everyone to this this wonderful new trend in US Olympic Sports.
Monday, November 16, 2009
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A night at fencing practice
posted at 12:57 p.m.
One of many nights at the DC Fencers club: a photo essay by Yana Petrova.
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Wednesday, November 4, 2009
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Further intro: the three weapons.
posted at 5:35 p.m.
Modern fencing has three disciplines: Epee, Saber, Foil. Which one would be a fit for you?
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Tuesday, November 3, 2009
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Intro to modern fencing: watch our girl beat Russia.
posted at 2:06 p.m.
Grace, speed, power, cunning and the amazing ecstasy of victory: 2008, Beijing, Women's Sabre. US sweeps all three medals: Bronze, Silver and Gold.
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Ilya Lobanenkov
A US National Bronze medalist in team event and has over 18 years of fencing ... more
A US National Bronze medalist in team event and has over 18 years of fencing experience. Trained with world class masters of the Russian, Hungarian and Polish schools. Some notable results from students include two silver medalists in US Open Women’s epee team event, multiple “A” ratings and a top 16 finish in a US Junior Men’s epee circuit event.
Currently training at the DC Fencers Club, running the DC Metro Area Fencing MeetUp and writing a personal blog.