If, like most fencers, you need to buy/fix/scrounge equipment, go to the list of fencing equipment dealers.

Fencing Organizations and Individuals (contact us to add your group to the list)

• The USFA- This is the national governing body of fencing in the good 'ol USA
• The Great Lakes Section- This is USFA branch that governs fencing in Michigan, Ohio, Indiana and Kentucky.
• Michigan Divisional Headquarters- These folks organize USFA events in Michigan. If you go here, say hi to Duke Z. for us.
• The Great Lakes Sword Club- Located in Lansing, MI, they're one of our favorite rival clubs.
• University of Michigan Fencing Club- Home to coach Jim Vesper and many future Duelists.
• Renaissance Fencing Club- These crazy guys are located in Madison Heights, MI.
• Genesee Fencing Club- Based on campus of the U of M- Flint.
• ON TARGET- A sizable fencing school in Northern Ohio, North Ridgeville, to be specific.
• Indiana Fencing Academy- The fencing club of Mishawaka, IN. I don't know them well, but I do know they sponsor tournaments every year.
• On Classical Fencing- A funny look at fencing through the eyes of cartoonist (and fencer) John Blair Moore. John's been kind enough to loan us some of his work.

Equipment Dealers

• The Fencing Post- A true mom & pop operation in San Jose, CA. They're friendly and very knowledgeable about their products. And they have Uhlman and France-Lames in stock.
• Blue Gauntlet- Based in New Jersey, they have fanciest web site of the suppliers we've seen. They carry the big brand names, too.
• Blade- These folks don't have the greatest phone skills, but they do come through with the occasional bargain. And they're the U.S. Olympic team's suppler. They're based in New York City.