Finally got around to having a proper look at the Korea v Hungary semifinal from Kazan. There are a couple of standout features of the match, which I might take a look at over the next couple of days. It was interesting to watch the Koreans switch tactics based on their opponents. Desci just got … More Shock and awe: Korea v Hungary

Not enough time today for a proper analysis of Korea v Hungary, I’m afraid. Instead, here’s an eye-wateringly fast stop cut from Szilagyi against Kim in their final at the 2014 Budapest Grand Prix. What a hit. [gfycat data_id=”IllustriousHotCamel”] This has got to be about the quickest cut I’ve ever seen. Nice line set-up, too. … More The fastest gun in the west: Szilagyi (HUN) v Kim (KOR)

This is a classy way to secure a World Championship medal. From the final bout in the Italy v Hungary quarterfinal in the men’s sabre teams at Kazan, between Aldo Montano and Aron Szilagyi: [gfycat data_id=”CoolFlatHarlequinbug”] Montano actually did pretty well in that bout, pulling off a 7/5 run with a string of almost identical … More No margin for error: Szilagyi (HUN) v Montano (ITA)

Regular readers may have noted that I’m quite fond of Won Wooyoung and his uniquely flashy style of sabre. His match from the round of 16 at the 2014 world champs was a perfect illustration. Having just upset the world #1, his confidence was high. He had Nicolas Rousset on the run from the first … More Gambolling like a puppy: Won (KOR) v Rousset (FRA)

I’ve been focusing a lot on the big names, for obvious reasons, but there’s some nice fencing out there from a lot more than the usual suspects. Today’s edition stars Andrew Fischl, who is probably best known as the guy who runs the CyrusofChaos fencing video channels (and is one of the most tireless promoters … More First Impressions: Fischl (USA) v Szilagyi (HUN)