Entries by Liz

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Order your HSS Shirt

We are placing an order for soft, breathable tech shirts with our awesome logo on them. The shirts are free for anyone signed up for autopay plan, or can be purchased for $30 plus tax. View the size charts to choose your size: Men’s: Women’s:   To order, email liz@houstonswordsports.com by Friday, September 18. We […]

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The Benefits of Fencing

We all have a lot of things competing for our time. Work, family, friends, school, hobbies, pets… The list goes on. A common refrain from those who would like to try fencing is there is no time for it. While I can sympathize with that – my schedule is as maxed out as the rest […]

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Top 10 reasons fencing is Houston’s perfect sport

I’ve fenced in a few different cities, and so has Dan. But fencing in Houston is better than fencing anywhere else, and here’s why: It’s inside and air-conditioned – For eleven months of the year it’s not particularly pleasant to be outside in Houston for any extended amount of time. Nine months of sauna-style heat […]

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How to become a Prévôt

Last week I told you that Dan and I had just become prévôts in epee (to be accurate, Dan already had his prévôt in foil and saber). Today I’d like to talk a little about the examination to become a prévôt. We spent several months preparing for the exam, but the day itself wasn’t quite what […]