How Does Fencing Affect My School Work
By Li
I am a fencer. You know the sport people have swords and they try to hit each other. Fencing is a big part of my life. If you do sports you know how I feel. Every week I go and fence at the Northwest Fencing Center for 1-3 hours. Fencing takes a toll. Many days I come home at 7 o'clock and I have to do all my homework, have dinner,and play piano for 30 minutes. Fencing is a lot of fun, but sometimes a spend so much time on fencing I can’t do my homework or I am rushed to do my homework. Sometimes I will have a fencing tournament on the weekends that takes up my whole saturday or sunday. During these fencing tournaments I have to do all my homework in one day and that can be very stressful.
Fencing also helps me in my school work. In fencing I learned about cooperation skills. I learn to work with my other teammates and help each other in difficult situations such as in a bout when my teammate needs help and I help him. I also feel that fencing helps me with my concentration skills. I have to concentrate in a fencing bout on my opponent and it helps me in school when I am taking a test or listening to the teacher.
Fencing is a big part of my life and without fencing I feel that some of the things I do today would not be a part of me.
It sounds like fencing has been a positive influence on you.
ReplyDeleteDear Li,
ReplyDeleteIt seems that fencing is a big part of you and your athletic life. It sounds like fencing teaches you discipline with homework and life. I like how you connected fencing with your academic life. What do you enjoy most about fencing?
Sincerely,
Kean
My favorite parts of Fencing are when we play fencing games such as capture the flag but with fencing gears and blades. I also enjoy fencing the older kids because I learn a lot about what I need to work on. Do you enjoy the sports that you do
DeleteDear Li,
ReplyDeleteWhat a great blog. The fact that fencing is a part of your school life is really cool. What type of foil? Where do you fence?
Noah
Hi LAMBERT,
ReplyDeleteI really found your post interesting. I have never fenced before but think it is cool . Does fencing ever hurt?
-Advay K.
LAMBERT,
ReplyDeleteFencing does seem to be a "Big Part of You", because it takes time but also has helped you with your schoolwork. What got you interested in fencing? Did anyone else in your family fence before. Fencing seems really interesting, and I can see why you chose to write about it. I might want to try fencing!
Keep up the fencing,
DS55/Dylan
Dear LAMBERT,
ReplyDeleteI really like how you show your passion. It's really amazing, because you have to cope will homework and fencing and probably other stuff as well. How long do you have to practice fencing? Did you ever think about quitting fencing?
Lauren Mei
Dear LAMBERT,
ReplyDeleteI really liked how you talked about how fencing helps you in school, because you concentrate in fencing and you concentrate in school. I was wondering, what style of fencing do you prefer?
Hi Li,
ReplyDeleteI really enjoyed reading your piece because it explains how fencing is a big part of your life. I was wondering if you ever felt the urge to quit?
Sincerely,
Ramya
Woah this is cool, i enjoyed it very much. I like how you compared it to school !! Do you ever get tired of going to practice ?
ReplyDeleteLi,
ReplyDeleteThis is a cool piece. I have never really heard anyone talk about fencing. What are the different moves called? Is there a certain technique?
Lucy