Friends, friendly rivals, and other
links
(Updated
11.23.2004) There's so much more to fencing than cracking in-jokes and
drinking beer. Where to look? Well, if you want information on fencing in other
locations, check out the list of fencing
organizations.
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 following list of vendors is
the AADS's short list of favorite dealers. Meaning that these are the
establishments that haven't cheated us or screwed up orders often. This list is
provided only to help other fencers find web-based equipment dealers. We don't
guarantee or endorse these firms in any way (Although we might if the price was
right)
- 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.
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