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The Course follows three principles. The first is that sabre is meant to be fun. The second is that sabre is a combat sport, and both combat and sport can only be learned by doing. The third principle is that sabre is diverse and ever changing. … More The Sydney Sabre Course (Updated JAN 2024)
tldr; version: “Buy the minimum. For your body, now. The best quality you can afford. Start with things you can’t borrow.” If you’re fencing with us, you can always use our gear. But you may want to get your own. You will need your own if you raid other clubs or go to competitions. The … More John’s Guide to Sabre Gear (updated JAN 2024)
Hi Sydney Sabre, My name is Vik. I am a sabre fencer in the USA. I started when I was around 10, quit for many years and returned to the sport earlier this year as a rookie once again. I fence at my university’s club team. It’s a great environment, but I do not have … More Q&A: On archetypes for shorter fencers
Hey Sydney Sabre, I started a free youth sabre club in the States in XXXX. Not a lot of parents can afford electric gear so I have been coaching dry. This has the kids fencing clean as I am training them to ref as well. Without electric gear would you say they will be behind … More Q&A: On training without electrics and games to teach right-of-way and gaining priority
John, I was reading your blog about watching in the 4 meter. You talked about “Advance Step” prep. Most Korean fencers use “advance” prep. Who frequently uses “Advance Step” prep? Can you elaborate more in detail about advance step prep. Not much info in book. Shorter fencer would benefit more than advance prep?. Thank you, … More Q&A On the pros and cons of Advance step preparation