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| − | {{toplink|url=http:// | + | {{toplink|url=http://fencefap.com/|name=fencefap.com}}[[File:FencingAcademyOfPhila.jpeg|300px|thumb|right|The Fencing Academy of Philadelphia in competitive action.]]<blockquote>''Beginner to World Champion Since 1989''</blockquote> |
The '''Fencing Academy of Philadelphia''' was founded in 1989 by Mark and Lara Masters. As accomplished practitioners of this unique and classic combat art, Mark and Lara realized that in fencing and fencers are '''much more than the physical attributes of speed, power, strength, balance, agility and endurance'''. Mark and Lara’s approach to fencing and training emphasizes the enhancement of mental skill: | The '''Fencing Academy of Philadelphia''' was founded in 1989 by Mark and Lara Masters. As accomplished practitioners of this unique and classic combat art, Mark and Lara realized that in fencing and fencers are '''much more than the physical attributes of speed, power, strength, balance, agility and endurance'''. Mark and Lara’s approach to fencing and training emphasizes the enhancement of mental skill: | ||
*Concentration. | *Concentration. | ||
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==In The News== | ==In The News== | ||
*[http://www.phillypressreview.com/life/education/the-fencing-academy-of-philadelphia-still-sharp/article_1c2ab3da-0024-11ec-98a0-272abca4c557.html The Fencing Academy of Philadelphia – Still sharp!], University City Review, August 18, 2021. | *[http://www.phillypressreview.com/life/education/the-fencing-academy-of-philadelphia-still-sharp/article_1c2ab3da-0024-11ec-98a0-272abca4c557.html The Fencing Academy of Philadelphia – Still sharp!], University City Review, August 18, 2021. | ||
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| + | ==Info== | ||
| + | *Facebook: [http://www.facebook.com/fencingacademyphiladelphia @fencingacademyphiladelphia] | ||
| + | *Photos: [http://fencefap.com/gallery/ Gallery] | ||
[[Category:Is-Sports_Organization]] | [[Category:Is-Sports_Organization]] | ||
| + | [[Category:Issue-Fitness]] | ||
[[Category:Teaches-Sports]] | [[Category:Teaches-Sports]] | ||
| − | + | [[Contact Email::info@fencefap.com| ]] | |
Latest revision as of 18:38, 19 October 2021
Beginner to World Champion Since 1989
The Fencing Academy of Philadelphia was founded in 1989 by Mark and Lara Masters. As accomplished practitioners of this unique and classic combat art, Mark and Lara realized that in fencing and fencers are much more than the physical attributes of speed, power, strength, balance, agility and endurance. Mark and Lara’s approach to fencing and training emphasizes the enhancement of mental skill:
- Concentration.
- Determination.
- Tactical thinking.
- Pattern analysis.
- Decision making.
- The courage to act.
Under their guidance, many successful fencers develop these skills during realistic training which prepares them for the pressures of competition.
Note: The above descriptive information came from the organization's About Us page.
In The News
- The Fencing Academy of Philadelphia – Still sharp!, University City Review, August 18, 2021.
Info
- Facebook: @fencingacademyphiladelphia
- Photos: Gallery
