fencing lessons as life lessons

practice, practice, practice

the easier it looks, the harder it probably is to master

break everything down, then build it back up by understanding each piece and how they work together

learn to do it right, bad habits are hard to break – and they always catch up with you

salute and respect your opinion; fight a fair, honest and honourable fight

don’t rush, make them come to you; be ready, then move fast

the game is mental and physical: train for them both

sometimes you’ve got to take the hit

there will always be someone better than you – go for it anyway, you never know

there will always be someone worse than you – remember what it’s like to be that person

forget the score – if you don’t it leads to boasting or revenge, both are dangerous.

you’re going to sweat, your hair is going to get messy, the occasional bruise is likely but if you come out alive you’re going to feel mighty good.