In both fencing and chess, you have to be able to anticipate the future and adapt as possibilities change. The process happens in seconds. In fencing, technique and competitive experience are usually the determining factors in who wins a bout. Watching tournaments allows you to spot what is happening and quickly identify solutions.
One of the reasons why I chose to raise my family in the New York Metropolitan Statistical Area (MSA) is because resources are plentiful here. From coaching to competitions, everything we need is located within driving distance of our home.
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