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Read Saber Nation fencing news, beginner guides, training tips, competition notes, and club updates from Bethesda, Maryland.

The Saber Nation blog covers saber fencing for beginners, parents, and competitors: how the sport works, how scoring and right of way are judged, what equipment is needed, and how USA Fencing ratings, points, tournaments, and memberships fit together.

Beginner guides explain how to start fencing, what happens in a first class, saber fencing for kids, and the target area and rules that make saber different from foil and epee.

Competition guides cover USA Fencing tournament types, age categories, ratings, national points, penalty cards, strip dimensions, and bout timing, plus NCAA recruiting for saber athletes.

All articles are written by the coaching staff at Saber Nation Fencing Club, 4701 Sangamore Road, Suite LL2, Bethesda, MD 20816.

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