From the Archives – NCFC Patch!

stlouisfencersclub — Sun, 03 Apr 2011 23:04:40 +0000

Something uncovered recently in the club files — one of the old North County Fencing Club patches!

North County Fencing Club Patch

For the curious or uninformed, it’s significant because the current incarnation of the St. Louis Fencers Club came about when the NCFC and SLFC merged circa 1990.

More to come as the archives are dug into!

Why’s Fencing Important?

stlouisfencersclub — Fri, 25 Feb 2011 05:56:00 +0000

– because you never know when you’ll need to know how to use a sword!

Temporary Relocation

stlouisfencersclub — Tue, 18 Jan 2011 03:04:49 +0000

Because our arrangement with the American Legion ended earlier than expected, for the short-term, thanks to Coach Hassan’s gracious invitation, we’re sharing space at the Fencer’s Academy (in the main gym of the Epstein Hebrew Academy), 1138 Warson Road, St. Louis, MO 63132

Intermediate Class in January

stlouisfencersclub — Thu, 16 Dec 2010 01:18:20 +0000

The Club will hold an Intermediate class starting Thursday, January 13, 7:00 PM — Sign up now, it’s going to be fun!

Fencing at the Academy

stlouisfencersclub — Mon, 05 Jul 2010 15:03:24 +0000

Fencing this week (July 8, 2010), will be at Academy Fencing (Epstein Hebrew Academy, 1138 Warson Rd.), 6:00-8:00 PM.

SLFC in the P-D!

stlouisfencersclub — Thu, 13 May 2010 15:48:16 +0000

The St. Louis Post-Dispatch just published a great piece on the Club!

PD SLFC Article

There’s also a video!

We’re especialy happy they captured not just the sense of history, but the all-ages nature of the club and the cameraderie. Thanks to journalist Greg Jonsson and videojournalist Oscar Durand for their time and outstanding work!

Dangerous Old Men = Social Harmony?

stlouisfencersclub — Tue, 20 Apr 2010 21:46:45 +0000

This article makes an interesting point:

http://grimbeorn.blogspot.com/2004_06_01_archive.html#108619407558263312

I agree.

I see a definite and very palpable difference in teens/young men who regularly train — whether it’s Eastern martial arts or fencing — with older men who are more skilled and capable. It’s almost like it takes the pressure off the young men to try to show off as the alpha in the room when it’s clear there’s a another guy right there twice or even three (or four!) times his age who’s quite capable of taking him down. I’ve seen it myself — heck, I’ve trained under it myself — and the kids I’ve seen come out of my classes have so far grown to be respectful, capable, solid citizens and young men.

But maybe my sample’s a bit small — anyone else have an experience or thought on this?

“Deadliest Warrior” is Back!

stlouisfencersclub — Tue, 13 Apr 2010 20:04:42 +0000

In general, fencers seem to love history and historical weapons so heads up: Spike TV’s series, where experts test ancient weapons and combat techniques of two different historical fighters before simulating a battle to the death between them, is back with new episodes starting April 20, 2010 at 9:00 PM CT.

Ballistic gel torsos + Melee weapons = Awesomeness

Check us out in NoCoSTL Magazine!

stlouisfencersclub — Mon, 12 Apr 2010 02:00:06 +0000

NoCoSTL Magazine, the online home for all things cool in St. Louis’ North County, recently ran an exciting piece on the Club, talking to members and presenting a bit of our history. Take a look at http://nocostl.com/2010/03/st-louis-fencers-club-the-swordsmen-of-noco/