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Summer 2002: "Why do you fence?"

We asked our summer 2002 class to complete a small questionnaire about fencing.

Children

"To try something new, use of swords, duelling, adventure."
— Dylan (7) (comment channeled through Mom)

"Because I like it and medieval stuff."
— Bobby (11)

"To have fun and learn about fencing & swordsmanship."
— Robby (12)

Teen

"Friends and the fun of the sport. Very exciting sport."
— Jake (14)

"I like to win."
— Alan (15)

"Fun, exercise, and an interest in combat sports. Of all the sports I have played, I enjoy fencing the most."
— Garret (15)

"Because I thought it was cool and now I know it is fun too."
— Mohammad (16)

"More elegant than shooting a gun at someone."
— Grant (16)

Adult

"A new physical challenge — mental challenge."
— Vicki (37)

"Exercise, excitement, historical/intellectual interest in medieval stuff."
— Margarette (49)