A unique passion

"On Guard"..... "Retreat" ..... "Advance".....

These are the typical words that I hear every week at fencing. It is amazing that one year ago my daughter came home and said, "I want to learn how to fence." At that moment I thought to myself, fencing... how about ice skating or gymnastics. Those are typically easier and I know where to find them. But, she wanted fencing. She was 100 % sure of this decision. Thank goodness her camp, Camp Emerson, offered fencing. I figured that would give her her fill. I should of known. When our daughter makes a decision she is 100 % that she wants to do it and give it her all. One year later, she is still beyond passionate about fencing and plans to continue and compete for years to come.

After camp, we search and search to find somewhere that would give Shayna what she needed. She wanted a coach that would be fun, patient and caring. We went to three different fencing schools to find what we were looking for. We then found Jill at Dominion Fencing. Dominion Fencing Club is run by Jill and Alan (who are getting married in just 2 weeks !). There style is saftety and fun ! Shayna loves it ! She even had her two best friends join with her. Together they are the "three musketeers !"

This sport has surprised me so much ! The kids get a GREAT workout. They are able to focus and strategize ! It is almost a logic puzzle but they are exercising. Shayna is hoping to get good enough to compete in the future.