by Doug Nichols | Apr 16, 2015 | Blog Post |
Here is another tidbit from “The Fencer”, a mimeographed newsletter started by a couple of fencers from the San Francisco area that eventually became a statewide endeavor. There are so many little bits of fascinating history tucked into its usual eight pages...
by Doug Nichols | Apr 13, 2015 | Blog Post, Tournaments |
I tried to take statistics in college, but found that I was lacking enough (read: any) math skills to succeed. But put a fencing score sheet in front of me and I can calculate indicators like a house on fire. I spotted a large book on a high shelf at one of my...
by Doug Nichols | Apr 9, 2015 | Blog Post, Fencers, Fencers K - O, Massialas, Greg, Tournaments, Tournaments 1981 - 1990 |
There is a small cadre of people, myself included, who take credit – unrelated and unbeknownst to the actual founders – for setting the stage for the creation of the San Jose Fencing Center. It’s an odd tale that culminated in the 1982 Pacific Coast Championships...
by Doug Nichols | Apr 6, 2015 | Angell, Tommy, Blog Post, Fencers, Fencers A - E, Moore-Selberg, Julie, Tournaments, Tournaments 1961 - 1970 |
I only ever saw Julie (Moore) Selberg fence sabre. This would have been in the late ‘70’s, early ‘80’s, before there was a National Championship for Women’s Sabre. Now, of course, we have women fencing all three weapons, as is only right. Jeez, was it really so...
by Doug Nichols | Apr 2, 2015 | Blog Post, Coaches, Coaches F - J, Faulkner, Ralph |
There is a great deal to be told of Ralph B. Faulkner, Olympian, Fencing Master, and Fight Choreographer to the Stars. I’ve been collecting stories and photographs of him for some time and will undoubtedly have a great deal more to say about him as time goes on. For...
by adminGreg | Mar 30, 2015 | Blog Post, Coaches, Coaches K - O, Nadi, Aldo |
This post will finally wrap up Aldo Nadi’s recollections regarding his efforts as a Professional Fencing Champion. The letter, taken as a whole, is an astounding document. Both because Nadi is so clear in his remembrances (and again, I’m giving him the benefit of...
