Max’s Maxims, by Maxine Mitchell

Basic tactical advice from Maxine Mitchell

• If you are winning, don’t change your tactics.
• If you are losing, ask yourself “WHY am I getting hit?”
• Each motion should have a purpose. Your feint must get a reaction from your opponent.
• If you want your opponent to attack, you don’t have to back up.
• Fence different opponents in different ways. Don’t use the same tactics for everyone.
• To get something from fencing, you have to give something to it in terms of hard work.
• You meet many nice people and make many friends, BUT just remember that fencing isn’t everything!