Week 1: The 4m Zone
October 10, 2022
In the box of death, one must dare. … More Week 1: The 4m Zone
Author: johnbradstockchow
Former corporate mercenary, ex G-man, one-time scientist.
Week 0: Intro to Sabre
October 10, 2022
Fencing is a game played with swords. The aim of the game is to hit the other person first. Everything else is detail. … More Week 0: Intro to Sabre
Q&A: Defeating taller faster counterattackers
March 29, 2022
Another analogy from my Belarusian grandcoach Nikolai: countertime is like reactive armour on a battletank. It negates the first hit from a defender, long enough for the battletank to shoot back. I like this analogy. I think it’s apt, especially because it also describes when countertime fails. … More Q&A: Defeating taller faster counterattackers
Q&A: Drill where the student hits to coach’s head?
January 18, 2022
Attacking in sabre is about doing things perfectly, and 90% of it is having well-calibrated reflexes. … More Q&A: Drill where the student hits to coach’s head?
For my students going to competitions after an unusual year
December 23, 2021
For those of you trying to salvage what’s left of a rough season, here’s my usual pre-comp rant, written down. … More For my students going to competitions after an unusual year