06/29/2023
He won the gold medal foil match 14 years ago at a tournament. If anything, watch the last 45 seconds of the second video!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Wty3JZlCbuw
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PvGYqlbCNvE
2009 Fete de Lune: Mixed Foil Final (Part 2)
04/22/2014
"Fencing forces the student to think, plan and execute," Emilio Ybarra said. "They learn to use the mind quickly before the body reacts. They get into the habit of formulating and executing, and if something works as they planned, it builds confidence."
"Fencing is not a matter of size, bulk or muscles. It's anticipating your opponent's move to make your move. It requires quick thinking and learning to control every move." --Emilio Ybarra, fencing instructor
http://www.tdtnews.com/archive/article_874036ab-1b9c-5a81-8af6-89dd558ac871.html
'Physical chess'
Fencing requires anticipating moves, quick thinking
04/12/2013
Oct. 3, 2008 Baylor Lariat