CFF National Championships 2019

February 27, 2019 By Executive Director

The CFF is pleased to announce that registration for the 2019 Canadian Fencing Championships, scheduled for May 17-20, 2019 at the Quebec City … [...] about CFF National Championships 2019

Athlete Travel Grant Applications Now Open

February 25, 2019 By Executive Director

The AFA is proud to offer two travel assistance grants which may be applied for by any fencer registered with the AFA who is in good standing and … [...] about Athlete Travel Grant Applications Now Open

Alberta Provincial Championships 2019

February 19, 2019 By Executive Director

Hello Fencers, We are excited to announce that the AFA Provincial Championship details have been officially confirmed for April 6-7 in Medicine … [...] about Alberta Provincial Championships 2019

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Fencing is like chess, but with puncture wounds.
Unknown Author
Hold your sword as if you were holding a bird in your hand: not too lightly to prevent his escape and not too tightly to prevent him choking.
Justin LafaugerI, 1826
Fencing Enthusiast
Fencing is a game of subtlety, and bluff can be met with counter-bluff.
Charles L. de Beaumont
British Fencer, 1902-1972
Fencing is as much a mind game as a physical test. Even though you face one another through the mesh in the mask, your confrontation with opponents is eyeball to eyeball, with all the mental pressure this entails.
Terrence Kingston
Author
The essence of fencing is to give, but by no means to receive.
Moliere
French Playright