https://sabernation.com/blog News, training tips and beginner guides from Saber Nation Fencing Club in Bethesda, MD. en-us Sat, 01 Aug 2026 21:44:47 GMT https://sabernation.com/blog/how-to-start-fencing https://sabernation.com/blog/how-to-start-fencing Sat, 01 Aug 2026 00:00:00 GMT Everything a first-timer needs: choosing a weapon, what happens in your first class, the gear you need, and how to get started at a club. https://sabernation.com/blog/college-recruiting-guide https://sabernation.com/blog/college-recruiting-guide Wed, 15 Jul 2026 00:00:00 GMT The recruiting timeline from 8th to 12th grade, how to build a fencing resume, and how to email NCAA coaches so they actually reply. https://sabernation.com/blog/fencing-footwork-guide https://sabernation.com/blog/fencing-footwork-guide Sat, 20 Jun 2026 00:00:00 GMT En garde stance, advance and retreat, the lunge, ballestra, and a weekly drill plan to build the speed and distance control saber demands.