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Advisor Robert (Bob) Shields got
into fencing after watching Zorro, a
fictional character who has been featured
in American books, stories, films
and television series since 1919. There
are many other club members who got
into fencing by watching movies in the
past as well.
Fencing club has been around for a
long time. “It existed over 10 years ago
then faded for a while, said Shields.
It has been active for at least the past
four years while he was advisor.
Fencing Club currently has 17 members,
but not everyone comes regularly
and they welcome new members.
“The club is open to any student,”
said Shields. “No experience or special
skills are needed. We are happy to have
new people anytime.“
The current group is comprised of a
diverse group from at least three countries
and two states.
Fencing Club’s president is Max
Ginn, Jaehun Huh is vice president and
Flynn Rector is Treasurer.
According to sophomore Huh, who
has been in the club for a year, fencing
is good for your health and fun at the
same time.
“I would say the emphasis is one to
have fun; the hard work just happens
because people are enthusiastic,” said
Shields. “I hope they will have had
good exercise while being more aware
of how important it is to practice and
learn with other people.”
At the meetings, club members practice
basic fencing skills such as sparring,
as well as other new techniques.
Club members use swords while
moving sideways in order to reach
the opponent. Even though there are
many rules and regulations, the basic
way to win is to touch your opponent
three times.
The goal of the club is for students to
develop fencing skills and grace under
pressure.
To Freshman Patrick Hart, fencing
has a certain meaning and fun. He has
been a member of fencing club for two
quarters. “It’s a new experience for me
and with Shields teaching, it’s easy to
pick up the moves,” He said.
Although the club does not have any
service projects this year, they sponsored
a small practice tournament
a few years ago. There are no current
plans for any kind of traveling at this
time.
The fencing club meets from 12:30
p.m. to 1:30 p.m. in Room 3026. In order
to participate students need to sign
a damage waiver form.
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