This weekend the U.S. Fencing Association held their Junior Olympics in town. We're always up for an adventure, so we went downtown to the convention center to learn about fencing.
We learned that there is a lot to learn about fencing. It's definitely a sport that requires strategy and agility. We're still not sure how points are earned but we did learn that fencing requires a lot of stuff. There is all kinds of wiring involved and the uniform is three layers. Then there's the helmet, carrying case and stenciling. And finally, the instruments: sabre, foil and/or epee. Whew! For a sport that looks so simple, it sure carries a big price tag. And for all you soccer moms and football dads out there, fencing parents are every bit as intense with their coaching and cheering.
Here we are taking in the action. It's pictures like these that remind me why people stare at us in public.
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