Archive for June, 2010

Received from Amir Rubin of the University of Florida Fencing Club:

Dear Mauro,

I just wanted to say a huge thank you for hosting a once-in-a-lifetime fencing camp! I especially want to thank you for taking the time to work with me individually. I can honestly say as I continue to process what I learned in our lesson, my fencing level continues to increase. I’ve also started teaching what we worked on to the fencers here at University of Florida, and their fencing is already improving after just a week.

I had an incredible time, and all the fencers here in Florida love hearing about my experiences fencing the Italians. I learned more about fencing in one week than in the past 2 years. It was also great talking with Dan, as I picked up a ton of tips and examples on how to deal with younger kids.

Thanks again for arranging this and allowing me to participate, I really enjoyed it.

Cheers,
Amir

Thanks Amir and best of luck at Summer Nationals and in the coming season.  We hope to see you at our future camps!

Salle Mauro

Camp Victory starts this Wednesday at 9:00am.  The location has been changed to Salle Mauro (4007EE Bellaire Blvd, Houston, TX  77025).  There are a few things that are inportant for all campers to remember:

• Pack a lunch or bring money for one of the local restaurants.
• If under the age of 14, you will only be allowed to go to a local restaurant with written permission of your parent or guardian.  If under 14 and you have written permission, you will travel in a group of at least 4 and with one member at least 16 years of age.
• Bring full fencing uniform and 2 working weapons and body cords.
• No open containers are allowed in the fencing area.  All food and open containers will be kept in the break area.

We hope all our fencers have a great time at Camp Victory.  Please do your part to help keep all trash picked up and all areas clean.  Be courteous to other campers and treat other fencers and coaches with respect.

Thank you,

Salle Mauro

Lead by Andrea Baldini, Simone Vanni, and Martino Minuto of the Italian Men’s Foil Team, Salle Mauro held its first Italian Camp from June 6-10.  Joined by US National team members Miles Watson-Chamley (currently 10th in the world) and Kurt Getz (currently 13th in the world) as well as Tomer Or (former Junior Men’s Foil world Champion) of Israel, over 40 fencers from around the country spent the week in intense preparation for Summer Nationals.

Feedback from the camp is stellar.  We’ve heard from attendees that the training techniques used at the camp has already helped raise the level of fencing at their club.  Several people have said this is just what they needed to get their fencing to the next level after hitting a plateau in their club.  We welcome all comments and want to share them with you.