With the popularity of “Game of Thrones” as well as the American National Fencing team being whipped back into shape in recent years, bringing some Olympic medals home has revived the sport and art of Fencing among city dwellers. After decades of decline, Fencing is resurging.
This formerly aristocratic leisure activity began mainly due to ego. Men were often driven to duel over possessions, such as land and, yes, ladies. Now pop-culture Fencing touchstones such as the King Slayer, Neal Caffrey and not long ago Quentin Tarantino, have infused themselves into popular culture and started a trend. Fencing gives the notion of royalty and sophistication for the ones that keep their mind’s eye on those. Behind the un-garnished façade, Fencing is a complex entity requiring immense focus of body and mind.
Some consider it a sport, others bend a knee to its roots as a martial art with a philosophy and a lifestyle attached to it. If you want to combine the physical with the spiritual challenge and be a step closer to becoming a super-suave citizen of the world the epée is the way to go. Stay sharp!
What do you think? Are you ready to try this latest trend?
— Milen
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