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In this edition 05 News 06 Referee professionalization in America 08 Behind the Mask... Eli Dershwitz 10 Forming for Life... Fundación

Editorial Mid-2019, an excitement time for the Pan American fencing, which will live the Senior Pan American Championships in Toronto and XVIII Pan American Games in Lima, events to be celebrated between June and August, respectively.

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12 Behind the Mask... María Belén Pérez 14 Anecdotes 16 Behind the Mask... Jesús Lugones 18 Behind the Mask... Fundación Gascon Carreño

20 Forming for Life... Esporte Club Pinheiros

22 Pedagogy... Warm up 23 Mariel Zagunis, The momentum and excellence of world fencing

26 Sports Photography Fencing 28 Juegos Panamericanos, Perú 2019 32 Behind the Mask... Kelley Hurley 34 Health... Autoimmune Diseases 36 Behind the Mask... Gerek Meinhardt 38 Nutrition... Nutrients in Athletes 40 Behind the Mask... Lee Kiefer 42 Unforgettable Trips... Toronto Directory PRESIDENCY: Calú Pargas EDITOR CHIEF: Rita Martínez PRESS OFFICER: Antonio Vásquez JOURNALISTS: Laura González, Francisco Vega DRAFTING AND TRANSLATION: Elizabeth Obregón TRANSLATOR: Sthefannie Martínez

Therefore, for this editorial, it is an opportune time to publish the third edition of our Magazine TouchéWorld Senior, supplement regarding America as fencing and all that time it’s concerned.

As the growth of the discipline in the region has been palpable results, the growth of TouchéWorld is real, innovating in this third edition with an English version, which runs alongside our traditional publishing in Spanish, in order to continue offering a better product to our readers.

TouchéWorld Senior maintains the structure of previous editions, including sections where athletes are the protagonists, emphasizing this time, experiences, achievements, triumphs and anecdotes of Olympic, World and Pan American champions, who are currently among the earliest of Ranking International also presents some of those clubs and training centers in charge of training them and promote discipline.

As part of the Pan American Games Lima 2019, TouchéWorld Senior shows a prelude to the maximum sporting event in the Americas, where once again, fencing say this as has been tradition in the history of the event, and where exactly participants fencers, achieved classification in the last edition of the Pan American Senior Championships 2018, in Havana.

Thinking of sports and wellness of athletes, this third edition has specialized items for injury prevention, autoimmune diseases and nutrition according to the athlete; and the importance of training the referee and sports photography in the growth and image of the fencer.

We said goodbye, first thanking God for being the guide in this work, our readers, for being our inspiration, athletes, coaches and various sports bodies, because without them, this work was impossible; as well as our sponsors and partners.

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The Canadian delegation lived an outstanding participation in Havana, to get silver medal in sword and foil, as in the men’s saber, while Argentina fencing stood to be placed in the third place team epee and saber male.

USA confirms its power The Pan American Senior Championships 2018, attended the first planted by the continent in the World Ranking, including the US delegation, which ratified its power on pedanas, to get five of the six gold medals contested in the individual tests.

Race Imboden, Lee Kiefer, Eli Dershwitz, Dagmara Wozniak and Kelley Hurley, corroborated his label number one in the Pan American fencing, to be titled champions in their respective events, while Argentine Jesus Lugones surprised and showed growth, achieving gold in the men’s epee.

Havana to Lima 2019 Pan American Games Ciudad Deportiva in Havana, Cuba, was the epicenter of the elite fencing America last year, to host the Pan American Senior Championship 2018, event in which at least ten countries sealed their ticket to the Pan American Games Lima 2019 .

During six days of action on pedanas, the greatest exponents of the discipline on the continent, were exhibited with the conviction to achieve a podium finish and to qualify the largest multidisciplinary sports event in America.

The US delegation shone during the event to reap 20 medals, including 10 gold, which allowed him to reach conclusively classification of all teams for the Pan American Games Lima 2019.

Mexico and Brazil ranked five teams For its part, Brazil and Mexico agreed on the classification of its equipment and rapier sword in both branches, while the saber, the Brazilians agreed in male and Mexicans did with the female.

Meanwhile, Venezuela, Colombia and hosts Cuba, got the ticket four of their teams while fencing in Puerto Rico and the Dominican Republic will be present at the Pan American Games Lima 2019 with its teams of men’s foil and women’s saber respectively.

Canada and Argentina with all teams in Lima Besides the United States, Canada and Argentina representations, also they managed to classify all their equipment to the continental contest.

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Arbitration is a profession that has been taking its structure within the Pan American fencing, especially in the southern and central area, which is no longer seen as a “support” in events, but it has become a key element for growth and development of both disciplines, as the athletes themselves.

The training in every profession has become a reality, which is being carried out more consistently in the region, in order to professionalize this figure that is responsible for directing the actions of the springboard and whose role is crucial in the outcome of an assault, and even a championship.

As it is stated in the technical regulations in Chapter 6 “Arbitration and Trial Touched”, which highlights the importance of the referee, in stating that “the fact of accepting an appointment as arbitrator or counsel, involves

an honor commitment for the designated to respect and enforce regulations and perform his duties with utmost impartiality and maximum attention. “ Therefore, from the Pan American Fencing Confederation (CPE), Training Courses for National Arbitration have intensified in order to prepare trainees for examinations carried out by the International Fencing Federation (FIE) in order to grant the certification as international referees.

“All these courses and trainings have the highest level staff. They are conducted by people who have been in the Olympic Games” said José Benavides, the Sports Technical Director of the Pan American Confederation.

This training in arbitration has been applauded by experts in the region who consider it essential to the professionalization of the referee, contributing to the growth of the discipline.

“The training of referees is very important if we want to have a strong fencing here in our continent, because if we don t́ have a group of referees that are equal to or better than those in Europe, we will never get ahead because

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“The referee career is like an athlete’s career, as they also have to prepare and move forward with the development of fencing.” Juan Carlos Ríos (MEX) when athletes go to international competitions they find a different arbitration in comparison to where they are prepared, “said the renowned international referee, Regis Trois.

Trois´s opinion is shared by his colleague, Juan Carlos Rios, who agrees with the importance of training of referees in the continent. “Training in the region is very important to form an arbitration body level in America to help the growth of the discipline,” said Rios.

Trois and Rivers, both with more than 20 years of serving as arbitrator in the region and the world, are part of the National Training Program Arbitration, developed in the continent. “The training here in our continent must be a priority for the South American Confederation, the Pan American Confederation and the FIE itself and I think this is working,” he said Regis.

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Makes the call to shooters

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Before each match, the referee should control the weapons, the clothing and equipment of the fencers, according to the following provisions.

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Pays attention to the regular operation of the appliances.

On their own initiative or claim of a team captain or a shooter, the referee makes testing verifications and locates any defect occasionally manifested. The referee prevents shooters of hindering the search unplugging or unexpectedly changing their material.

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Monitors the advisers, the timekeepers, markers, etc.

Should be placed and move in such a way that they can follow the match, being able to verify the lighting of the lamps.

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Gives strikes and penalization if it’s necessary.

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Gives headdresses.

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Keeps everything in order.

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Whenever they consider alright, they should consult experts in electrical signaling.

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Eli DERSHWITZ Name: Eli Dershwitz Place and date of birth: Boston, MA, USA, 9/23/1995 Club to which it belongs: Zeta Fencing Studio Weight: 180 pounds Height: 6 foot 1 Weapon: Saber Orientation: Left-Handed

TW: How old were you started in fencing? Who inspired you or motivated you to get started in fencing?

ED: I started fencing at age 8 (15 years ago) because of my older brother Phil who fenced before me. He motivated me to be the best that I could be for most of my childhood.

TW: How many hours do you train every day?

ED: When I am training full time, I train for 5 to 6 hours a day 6 days a week.

TW: How many hours of rest?

ED: I try to sleep for 8 to 9 hours every night as well as a nap in between practices most days.

TW: What is the diet that you take, your pre-preparation skills?

ED: I try to eat a very strict diet.

Most meals consist of grilled chicken or fish with brown rice and a lot of vegetables. I eat eggs every morning for breakfast.

TW: What is the opponent that costs you or I’ll put in your years of hard competition?

ED: When I was a younger, there was a Korean fencer named Won Woo Young who beat

“You choose to experience two types of suffering or pain in your life, the pain of discipline or the pain of remorse”. E. Dershwitz .

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me at several tournaments, and he retired before I ever got the chance to beat him.

TW: Do you listen to music to train?

ED: I listen to a lot of different music. When I am lifting I listen to hip hop but when I am doing cardio I listen to EDM. When I am stretching or relaxing I like to listen to country music.

TW: What hobbies do you have besides fencing?

ED: I really like hiking as well as playing other sports like tennis and basketball.

TW: What dream do you have?

ED: My number one dream at this moment is to win an Olympic Gold Medal.

TW: A difficult moment in your life?

ED: A difficult moment of my life was when I lost in the first round of the 2014 U20 World

Championships. I was ranked number one going into the competition and had medaled at the two previous U20 Worlds so this was a very tough tournament to get past.

TW: What was the happiest moment in your life?

ED: Happiest moment of my life was winning the gold medal at the U20 World Championships in Tashkent, Uzbekistan.

TW: How do you wake up after a defeat?

ED: I try to take a few days to myself after a tough loss in order to try and reset my mind before going back to training.

TW: What phrase do you identify, philosophy of life?

ED: “You will choose to experience one of two types of pain in your life, the pain of discipline or the pain of regret; Work makes Champions”

TW: What is the coach or coaches who have marked your life as an athlete?

ED: My coach Zoran Tulum has been my coach since I was 8 years old and has always pushed me to be the best that I can be, in fencing and in other parts of my life.

TW: What is your thinking in combat?

ED: When I’m in a match the only thing going through my mind is how I can try and find ways to outsmart and trick my opponent in order to win.

TW: What advice do you have for new fencers?

ED: To new fencers, my advice would be to enjoy the process and give everything you have at practice, every day!

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MASSIALAS FOUNDATION “MTEAM” FENCING Committed to the ideals of the Olympic Games, the program Massialas Foundation (MTeam) has over 20 years of existence, time has allowed it to become, in one of the training schools quintessential of American fencing.

The 40 medals won by athletes from the World Championships and Olympic Games, demonstrate results of the work being done from the foundation, under a set of values which ​​ include the balance of personal appearance, training and academic demands, in pursuit of excellence of young people.

The Massialas (MTeam) Foundation specializes in weapon foil, and was founded by Master and Olympic coach, Gregory “Greg” Massialas, with the main objective of getting the champion that exists within all children of this Olympic sport and ancient art of fencing, a fun but challenging way, as manifested in the official website of the organization.

“After I retired, my wife insisted that I should train young people and said “you should start a program because you know so much fencing you can make a difference.” Actually these words were like

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a’ can make history ‘ “ Massialas remembers how he decided to start with the foundation.

A program For All ‘The Olympic House, NCCA and World Champions’, as often referred to within the organization, is located in the city of San Francisco, in the United States and is open to people of different ages.

“It is the only program in Northern California, with a successful track record of developing fencing, from beginners to Olympians. Naturally, not everyone will become an Olympian, but the positive experience of challenge to the limit, it will last a lifetime” they say from the organization, which has part of its athletes, as members of national teams in various categories.

Comprehensive Trainers Within the working philosophy of the foundation, not all sports scores low, therefore their fencers get opportunities to attend universities.

“From an early age, our fencers learn that the combination of high level fencing and academic le-

vel, is the winning combination” points out the foundation, which include among universities attended by their shooters, is, Stanford, Yale, NYU, Harvard, UCLA, Notre Dame, Duke, Princeton, U. Penn, Northwestern, among other prestigious houses of higher learning.

Intercultural Experiences In addition to being open to athletes of different ages, the Massialas Foundation receives for brief time shooters from different nations, which has promoted a cultural exchange among its members.

“European, Asian and Panamericans have come to train with us, which has allowed our fencers, the unique opportunity to establish relationships with them. These are special and valuable cultural experiences that our athletes receive as they grow.”

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TW: What age and who inspired you or motivated you to get started in fencing?

MBPM: I started at 13 years with floret, , motivated by my coach, Lucas Saucedo, who was the one who motivated me to start practicing, besides my mom also practiced some fencing.

Name: : María Belén Pérez Maurice.

Nickname: “La Flaca” Place and date of birth: Buenos Aires, Argentina On July 12th, 1985.

Club to which it belongs: Argentina Fencing Foundation Weight: 68 Height: 1.80 Weapon: Saber Orientation: Left-handed.

TW: How many hours do you train every day?

MBPM: I am currently training three days a week to double session and the rest of the week I train during a shift, but the average is about six hours a day, between physical and technical preparation.

TW: What is the opponent that was difficult for you in your years of hard competition?

MBPM: The truth is that American representatives are always quite difficult because they have been very high. They are Olympic and world champions; the truth is that they are very strong rivals on the continent.

TW: Do you listen to music for training?

MBPM: I didn´t do it before, but lately I’ve been listening to music because I feel that amuses me.

TW: What hobbies do you have besides fencing?

MBPM: The truth is that my hobbies was… just fencing, lol. The thing is when I don´t train, I take the chance for resting and relax my body.

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M. Belén

PÉREZ M. TW: What dream Maria Belen Perez Maurice has as a fencer?

TW: A difficult moment in your career as a fencer?

MBPM: Beyond the goals that are tangible, like some medals, to be honest t my biggest dream is to feel that I reach the maximum potential.

MBPM: I think every time one does not meet an objective, are sad moments you have to learn to live and know that the career of the fencer is very long and as always tells me my teacher Lucas Saucedo ‘the next day is always Monday’.

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TW: What has been the happiest day in your life as a swordsman moment?

MBPM: When I won the Pan American Championships in 2014 at the American Mariel Zagunis and another happy moment was when I got the bronze medal at the Grand Prix.

TW: How do you wake up after a defeat?

MBPM: Depends on how was the defeat, but overall, hope to spend the time of mourning among giggles and then I put it in perspective, understand that it is a sport that I do because I like it, beyond the results. Then, after I get up, I’ll be training twice to correct and prepare for the next contest.

TW: What anecdote do you remember during any competition or training?

MBPM: There is an anecdote which I always remember is that after getting away from fencing

for two years, I went back and changed to saber weapon to quickly achieve qualification for the 2007 Pan American Games, where I had to throw a Cuban in box 16.

She was very strong and had gone to number one in the rankings, and I remember that Lucas was on the bench, while I enjoyed the tournament and when I win and minute rest comes, I see that he was with tears, so I ask ‘What’s wrong?’ and he tells me ‘I’m excited because you’re winning Cuban’ while I answer him ‘but tell me something because we 2 minutes’ among laughter.

After I won the assault and I’m dying of laughter, I understand that at the time when he shot, beat a Cuban was very difficult and important, so I understood his excitement.

TW: What is the coach or coaches who have marked your life as an athlete?

MBPM: Lucas Saucedo, whom I have trained from the start and my trainer Ricardo Ippolito, who also do team. Actually the three are a team.

TW: What was for Maria Belen Perez Maurice your greatest achievement?

MBPM: Undoubtedly the gold medal at the 2014 Pan American Mariel Zagunis and bronze in the Grand Prix.

TW: What advice would you give to new fencers?

MBPM: if you want to be top athletes, the key is to have perseverance, because there are many talented people, but steady and disciplined people are few and those are the ones who manage to stand out.

“There are many talented people, but constant people and discipline are few and those are the ones who manage to stand out” M. Perez.

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Encourage new generations ...

Insist, persist and never give up..

...says a popular proverb that sums up the way to success in any aspect of life, and that fencing is no exception, because of the record that should have its practitioners to achieve the objectives.

In this third edition of TouchéWorld Magazine |

Senior, we present some words and advice from leading exponents of the discipline in the Americas, who after his own experiences, encourage new generations to that effort, hard work, discipline and dedication , continue their way to achieve their dreams.

What advice would you give new fencers?

Oriana Tovar (COL): “They have to give the best of themselves and know that they will have moments of sadness and frustration, but that’s what fills to keep fighting, to keep our dream”.

Heitor Shimbo (BRA):

Arturo Dorati (PAN):

Rafael ‘Fito’ Western (PUR): “Fencing is not to be just written. You have six months to give everything. There is time for everything, so that fencing does not keep you studying and studying does not prevent you to practice fencing”.

Karina Dyner (CRC):

Natalia Botello (MEX): “You must have patience. Things do not come alone, so should strive and sacrifice to achieve results and goals that put us“.

“Fencing is a sport that requires time for me is the most difficult sport that one can choose, you rely more on the mind than the physical. You have to eat well and especially to ignore the coach“.

“My advice is that you have to work to get the results. Nothing comes easy, so I tell them to be disciplined and strive “.

“I tell you this is a very complete and complex sport. Sometimes the results are slow but you have to be patient and work constantly“.

Kelvin Cañas (VEN): “Sounding. Do sport because through sport can be a great person. “

Guillermo Maclean (URU): “Enjoy it and never give in everything they propose”.

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Milagros Pastrán (VEN):

“Perseverance. They never give up because that is what will lead to success”.

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CAMPEÓN JUVENIL SUDAMERICANO 2019

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Jesús LUGONES Name: Jesús Andrés Lugones Place and date of birth: Mendoza Argentina.

December 26, 1991.

Club to which it belongs: Fencing Gym Buenos Aires Weight:86 pounds Height: 194lbs Weapon: Sword.

Orientation: Right handed.

TW: How many hours do you train every day?

JL: currently training around 4 pm Monday to Friday, while the physical part of the work about an hour for three days a week.

TW: How many hours of rest?

JL: Rest weekends unless tournament. But really are the days rest.

TW: What is the diet that you take, your pre-preparation skills?

JL: We usually try to eat pasta and meat on the same day, but I have a diet as such.

TW: At what age you started in fencing? Who inspired you or motive to get started in fencing?

JL: I started at age 7 in Mendoza, after seeing the film Zorro, starring Antonio Banderas that that in 1998.

Always played sports and fencing I started practicing by a friend of my mom who also practiced in a very humble club in Mendoza. Then nine years we had to move to America and here continued fencing. So were my beginnings in fencing.

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TW: What is the opponent that costs you or I’ll put in your years of hard competition?

JL: No doubt continental level, . It really is always very hard to shoot with him.

Globally, one complicating me is Redli -Andras- of Hungary.

I could not even winning.

TW: Do you listen to music to train?

JL: To train no, but to heat. Before a fight, I put the headphones and listen to a little of everything, can be Argentine rock or what is fashionable at the time.

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TW: What hobbies do you have besides fencing?

TW: A difficult moment in your life?

JL: When I’m not doing fencing and I have time, I watch a lot of football, but a lot of football. I’m a fan of the club Independiente Argentina and I followso much “Kun” Aguero.

TW: What are your personal goals?

JL: Thank God I have not had to go through anything like that difficult. I think the most difficult may be the fact of having to move in search of better training.

TW: What has been the happiest moment in your life?

JL: My short-term goal is to reach the Olympics. Since I started to train competitively, I set that goal and hopefully I can go to Tokyo and 2020 and later, I hope to win an Olympic medal.

TW: What anecdote or curious moment remember Jesus Lugones?

JL: I remember my beginnings, I had a competition in Madrid and I had to walk far to reach the airport. I remember I was in Rome and I had to walk about four hours with heavy bags all.

That’s part of the sacrifice you have to do to try to be as professional as possible in this sport.

JL: No doubt the World 2017.

This year I won the Pan but feel to be among the best in the world, is a unique feeling.

In that World Cup I finished sixth and it really was fantastic.

TW: How do you wake up after a defeat?

JL: It’s hard, but the important thing is that the bigger you are, you’re assimilating. I’ll have one hour fever, and then angry and I get to see because I lost, where failures were then corrected.

TW: What phrase do you identify, philosophy of life?

TW: What is the coach or coaches who have marked your life as an athlete?

JL: There are several. Professor MarisilPuga was someone who taught me to love the sport like Charles Johnson. Theysupported me in the beginning of mycareer.

Also this José Domínguez, who was my first coach sword and today I consider very special, Hungarian FerencDiera.

TW: What has been for Jesus Lugones your greatest achievement?

JL: Winning the Pan American Championships in Single, World and three medals per team to have a pan-American level.

TW: What advice do you have for new fencers?

JL: They are constant. I never imagined that I would get here and it’s all thanks to the perseverance I’ve had.

JL: Nothing specific. Who always have in mind is my grandfather, but no phrase specified.

“Fencing is my life. I never imagined I travel so much, know different countries and all that has been fencing”. J. Lugones.

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GASCÓN CARREÑO TRAINING CENTER

What initially began as an idea to coach the National Teams of Venezuela in Poland, has become the Carreño Gascón Training Center, which has grown to the point of serving athletes from different nations.

For three years, the Training Center Gascón Carreño works in the city of Lodz, in Poland, where the hand of Olympic Maestro, Ruperto ‘Chicho’ Gascon, along with his team, reaches the objective of providing a space for athletic growth of its members.

“Our main goal is to raise the technical level - tactical and psychological of the athletes who train with us,” says ‘Chicho’ Gascon, its coordinator.

The center is specialized in the three weapons and currently has about 25 shooters, who are trained under a number of institutional values ​​ which include honesty, loyalty, transparency, work and effort. “These are the values ​​we work in general during psychological therapies, to change the mindset of our athletes,” claims Ruperto.

Social and Sporting Satisfaction Among the greatest satisfactions Gascón Carreño Training Center, the organization highlights the integral formation of individuals who contribute to modern society, while in sports, detailing the various results.

“Undoubtedly the Olympic gold medal won by our fencer Ruben Limardo, will always be a proud event, because it is for this reason we work, but beyond that, it is satisfying for us to form men and women of good will and workers for the future and the development of our country.”

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Olympic Vision As in any organization, there are a number of goals which are worked out daily and for Gascon Carreño, the Olympics are the roof, one they already know very well in the Training Center, after the gold medal achieved by the swordplay Ruben Limardo during the 2012 Summer Olympics.

“The idea of all ​​ this work is to improve the overall performance of young people, because our expectations and vision, is that in about eight years, we have new champions or Olympic medalists,” he stresses.

Contribution to international growth What began with an exclusive trainer working for the Venezuelan fencing has been growing after government support and sports applications, which has made the mission and objectives of the Gascón Carreño Training Center, transcends borders.

“Essentially, the mission was to train the Venezuelan team, however, this has changed a bit, as the authorities of the city of Lodz, have invited us to work in a very interesting project, serving children in schools , together with Marcin Gortat Foundation, which is dedicated to helping the sport in the city, “admitted Ruperto Gascon.

The organization also receives for short terms shooters from different countries to participate in sports camps. “We’ve been more open, we are no longer exclusive only for Venezuelans,” he said.

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Considered by its leadership as one of the biggest clubs in Latin America, Esporte Club Pinheiros (ECP), has a long career in the sport in Brazil, which has become a traditional organization in the country.

Esporte Club Pinheiros is a multidisciplinary organization based in the city of Sao Paulo, which emerged in 1899 with the intention of bringing together through sport, to the family of German immigrants in Brazil. Today it has 38 thousand members among the various disciplines they teach.

“Our main goal is to train individuals through sport and in turn find the high performance of each of the practitioners,” said Paulo Teixeira, Director of the organization.

Fencing Club and various Olympic sports Esporte Club Pinheiros is a multidisciplinary institution that teaches various Olympic sports, among them, fencing, which has been steadily growing in both quantity and quality of athletes in sports results.

Currently it has 280 shooters among the different categories, the three arms and both genders. “In recent years we have participated in children’s national competitions with more than 45 children and internationally, we have also had a presence in South American Championships and Pan American children and minors”, stand out from the board of the organization.

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Working with comprehensive training values Within training policies, the club has a number of principles and values ​​such as friendship, companionship, ethics and discipline, which inculcate its members, to form integral athletes to society.

“We believe this is the best way to continue teaching children and youth, and so we believe we can continue to improve sports results.”

To do this, Esporte Club Pinheiros has a technical team of professionals such as coaches, among which are the Masters Fencing, Bernardo Schwuchow, Marcos Cardoso, Roberto Lazzarini,

Alkhas Lakerbai Gennady Miakotnyk and Ignacio Dos Santos as Armero.

His achievements After his long career, Esporte Club Pinheiros has made major achievements, among them, have gotten Olympic medals by swimming, Judo, Gymnastics and Athletics while fencing, have also had the opportunity to attend Olympics.

“In the last Olympics held in Rio de Janeiro in 2016, our club was attended by ten athletes,” he said Teixeira.

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PREPARES AND ADAPTS YOUR BODY BEFORE EVERY TRAINING Prepare your body before completing the trainings it is important for athletes, especially for those high-performance, who are constantly engaged in different cycle competition aspects.

The heating should include various types such as, mobility exercises to prepare joints, lifting exercises pulse to prepare the cardiovascular system, and gentle stretching to prepare sustained muscle.

During this third edition of the Magazine Senior TouchĂŠWorld, and in the context of a pre-Olympic year, bound for Tokyo 2020, we emphasize the importance of corporal warming in order to avoid any kind of injury that may prevent athletes their objectives and dreams.

It is noteworthy that these should be as broad as possible, but without ever reaching the pain. Similarly, there should withstand maximum stretching postures, which vary between 15 and 30 seconds.

Heating is known to the series of exercises and gentle movements that must be done before any sport or physical activity, which help the body to prepare and adapt to the different phases of this activity.

Heating and stretching is essential for every athlete, because with a simple routine, but well done, can prevent sprains, strains and sprains that can cause us serious fractures.

One of the tips is not engaging in activities not which is well trained.

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When we exercise, our muscles and joints work hard, shrink and expand several times, so it is recommended to do after work sessions, new stretches to the muscle and joints reduce their intensity for effort and return to its natural state.

Prof. Juan Carlos Duarte Personal Traininng

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Mariel Zagunis, The momentum and excellence of

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If anyone knows the result of work, effort and dedication, he has been the American saber fencer, Mariel Zagunis, who vehemently has become since his youth in the excellence of fencing not only their country, if not the world.

The four Olympic medals, including two gold single, 15 titles in World Cups and two World Championships, are part of the results that have allowed him to be the fencer most awards in the history of sports in America, and even they have led to integrate since 2013, the ‘Hall of Fame’ of the International Fencing Federation (FIE), where they belong exclusively legends of discipline.

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Daughter also Olympic rowing, Catherine and Robeth Zagunis, and Sunny’s mother, Mariel claims to have been inspired early on by his parents and now her daughter.

began writing his successful career on pedanas in 2000, when his 15-year-old became the youngest fencer US to win a gold medal in Senior World Championship.

“I am the person I am today, and never could have learned so much about life, or how to work as hard as anyone else. Through themparents and daughter, have been able to grow and understand what is truly important in life and how to reach anyone, or goal I set my mind, “he said to the official website of the American Fencing, who is part as a member of the national team adult women’s saber.

Four years later, Mariel again make history, this time by being the first American marksman, after 100 years, to win a gold medal at the Olympic Games, to finalize the title in Athens 2004 Olympics which curiously Zagunis not had achieved direct qualification, but due to the absence of the representative of Nigeria, and for who was in the ranking qualifier, the American was selected to participate.

Successful from young

Also within leaf sporting life Zagunis, highlights being the first American fencer to win the title of champion in a Cup World Junior in 2002 and which won for three consecutive years (2002, 2003, 2004 ).

Zagunis a sword fencer graduated from the University of Notre Dame as a specialist in anthropology,

Individual Olympic performance Athens 2004: Premiere gold He began his first Olympic adventure in the 2004 edition held in Athens, where he began his participation receiving one of eight byes offered in the first round, allowing him to advance to the board 16, a body which beat 15-13 the Madoka Japanese Hisagae. He continued defeating Elena Jemayeva 15-11 Azerbaijan, while in the semi-finals, secured the silver medal, defeating 15-10 CATALINA Gheorghiţoaia Romania.

Zagunis starred in the final against Tan Xue of China, who ended up defeating 15-9, thus realize its premiere gold in the Olympics, and historically get the gold medal for his country, which failed to

Name: Mariel Zagunis Leigh.

Date and place of birth: Portland, United States. On March 3, 1985.

Club to which it belongs: Oregon Fencing Alliance.

Weight: 160 pounds.

Height: 5’8 ‘’ Weapon: Sword.

Orientation: Left-Handed.

Coach (s): Ed Korfanty Current World Ranking: No. 57.

Olympic teams: 2016, 2012, 2008, 2004

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Albertson Van Zo since Post It was awarded in the summer Olympics of 1904.

Beijing 2008: Bicampeonato

Olympic

Mariel participated in his second Olympic Games in the 2008 edition of Beijing, where again she advance via bye in the first crosses to be measured on pedanas against Sandra Sassine on the board 32, an instance in which impuso15-10, then face Bogna Jozwiak to the round of 16, where reimposed, this time with partial 15-13, while at the next intersection, the US had won the game 15-9 against Bao Yingying, to secure the bronze medal.

In the semifinals, Zagunis maintained its effectiveness against her teammate, Rebecca Ward, who won 15-11 to advance for the second consecutive year to the end of the event, where he completed the gold medal, defeating 15-8 to Sada Jacobson and thus get the Olympic bicampeonato.

For his fifth Olympics After more than 20 years of career and sharing for two years the role of mother, the American saber fencer remains on pedanas, where he started the race for the Tokyo Olympics 2020, taking part in the qualifying events that would her fifth Olympics, to realize your ticket games.

Zagunis currently ranks 57th in the World Ranking, and its recent achievements include the podiums achieved in the US national fencing events.

Mariel honors •

Only woman to have won two Olympic titles in women’s individual saber.

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Five-time world champion.

Individual gold medal twice (2009 - 2010), gold medalist in three teams (2000 - 2005 - of 2014).

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Member of ‘Hall of Fame’ of the FIE since 2013.

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First American fencer to obtain medal for three Olympics.

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Senor World Champion Cup 2012 - 2011 - 2010 - 2009 and 2005.

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Champion of the Junior World Cup 2004 - 2003 and 2002.

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Youngest player to win a World Cup Senior, with only 15 years old fencer.

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Fencer to win four titles in World Championship in the same season.

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First fencer to win four gold medals at the World Championships.

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Trophy winner FIE ‘Chevelier Feverick’ in 2009 for sportsmanship and fair play.

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Athlete of the Year Oregon Oregon Women’s Sport Foundation in 2002.

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Winner Bill Hayward Award 2004 and 2005 as an amateur athlete of the year at No. 1 Oregon.

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Named the ‘Best Professional Athlete’ of the year in 2009 in Oregon.

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Named ‘Athlete of the Decade’ of Notre Dame in 2010.

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Nombrada ‘Atleta de la Década’ de Notre Dame en el 2010.

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SPORTS PHOTOGRAPHY

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Sports photography is not limited to illustrate a story of accomplishment or the results of a competition, that’s photojournalism.

Sports photography portrays all the action and dynamism of all those involved in competitions or events, moments and details that the audience can not see. Where emotion goes beyond photo, snatching the sympathy of the observer, who has a brief glimpse of the feelings and emotions that made the portrayed moment, being that these feelings transcend the picture, creating an empathy that connects the beholder.

Not enough to be in the right time and in the right place, it is not an art of divination, there is a need to study sport and athletes, to provide the best place to photograph.

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Immortalize a moment in time, laden with a huge emotional feeling, it’s a big responsibility, especially in sport, because this image has the power to create idols, bring hope and the principal, encouraging dreams.

Today, sports photography in fencing has its biggest name in Italian Augusto Bizzi.

Fencing is a faceless sport, this fact would be a problem, but contrary to what was thought, created a new kind of reading emotions through the bodies of athletes, causing observers to focus more gestures and movements of bodies, since the latter are the communication channel fencer.

This makes the fencing, the most “photogenic” Sport and plastic exists because the fencing match, before being a game is a show of two bodies showing feelings and state of mind of those who are fighting, and that language has the power to place its observer in combat, makes you feel part of the action taken.

Not only fencing but also photography are two strong allies in the sense popularize the sport, a very powerful tool still little exploited by the countries of South America.

Lafaiete Papaiano Sport Photographer

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Fencing, traditional discipline at the Pan American Games Fencing, Olympic sport by tradition, will be part of the program of events during the edition 2019 of the Pan American Games, which will be hosted on this occasion, the city of Lima, in Peru, where it is expected that since 26 July until 11 August, a total 6,700 athletes participate in the contest.

As has been common in all previous editions, fencing integrate the competition schedule of the 2019 Pan American Games, with more than 38 sports and 61 disciplines, of which 22 are qualifiers for the 2020 Summer Olympics.

The ‘sport of gentlemen’, has been around since the first Pan American Games, which were held during 1951 in the city of Buenos Aires in Argentina, making it one of the most attractive traditional disciplines of the contest.

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Panamerican games Pan American Games, considered as the continental version of the Olympic Games are the biggest sporting event in which participate exclusively American athletes, and are regulated by the Pan American Sports Organization (PASO), whose structure and actions are defined by the Charter Olympic.

The competition is held every four years among athletes from the countries of the Americas, in the run up to the Summer Olympics year.

The celebration of the Games encompasses many rituals and symbols such as the flag and torch, as well as opening and closing ceremonies.

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Historical review The idea of ​​holding the Pan American Games was raised during the 1932 Olympics in Los Angeles, USA, where representatives for Latin America at the International Olympic Committee (IOC), suggested the creation of a competition between all countries of America.

The first event called Pan American Games held in Dallas, United States in 1937, but did not attract much attention or considered official.

For the year 1940, during the first congress of the Pan American Sports Committee in Buenos Aires, it was agreed that the first edition

will be held in Argentina’s capital in 1942, but due to World War II had to be suspended.

Then, during the 1948 Summer Olympics, the second congress of the Pan American Sports Committee, which was ratified in the city of Buenos Aires as the site of the first games to be officially celebrated in 1951. This edition was held 18 sports were played among these fencing.

Since then, the games have been as host, Mexico City, Mexico (1955), Chicago, United States (1959), Sao Paulo, Brazil (1963), Winnipeg (1967), Cali, Colombia (1971) Mexico city, Mexico (1975), San Juan, Puerto Rico (1979), Caracas, Venezuela (1983), Indianapolis, United States (1987), Havana, Cuba (1991), Mar de Plata, Argentina (1995) Winnipeg, Canada (1999), Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic (2003), Rio de Janeiro, Brazil (2007), Guadalajara, Mexico (2011) .And Toronto, Canada (2015).

In each issue, the Pan American Games have grown in size and importance. In less than half a century the number of countries, athletes and events doubled, to become one of the main competitions around the world sporting calendar.

During the first Games, 2513 athletes from 21 countries participated in 18 disciplines, while in the last edition, was attended by 6138 athletes representing 41 nations in 40 disciplines

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Innovation: The Pan American Youth Games As part of policies for growth and strengthening of children and youth sport in the region, the Pan American Sports Organization (PASO) announced last January of this year 2019, holding the first Pan American Youth Games.

Inspired by the Youth Olympic Games, from 2021, PASO will officially celebrate the Pan American Youth Games where only athletes under 21 participate.

The first edition of this new minor event, will the city of Cali in Colombia, as host, after he was chosen by the organizing committee, af-

ter playing with San José de Costa Rica, Santa Ana candidacy in El Salvador and Monterrey in Mexico city.

GOLD SILVER BRONZE TOTAL EE. UU. 70 CUBA 54

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AGENTINA 12

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Historical medal count: Fencing in “Lima 2019” USA, Cuba and Argentina sent on pedanas In ‘Lima 2019’, the fencers will American power on pedanas, has been reflected throughout the history of fencing in the Pan American Games, to command the overall medal table with a total of 165 medals in 70 gold, 55 silver and 40 bronze.

United States is followed by the representation of Cuba, who won 112 medals, 54 of them gold, while Argentina completes the overall medal podium with a total of 50 medals, among them 12 gold.

be exhibited from 05 to 11 May in San Borja, specifically facilities Pavilion Fencing, located within the Convention Center Lima, and can be seen by TyCSports and TyCSports Play.

The program of fencing at the Games, is comprised of twelve events that normally develop on pedanas, including the three weapons (sword, foil and saber), in both genders, both in individual events and team.

Ranked fencers

Sword Women

Women’s rapier

Sable Female

Violeta Ramírez (DOM) Karina Dyner (CRC)

Anabella Acurero (VEN) Sofía McGoff (PUR)

Aimara Tablada (CUB) Eileen Grench (PAN)

Sword Men

Men’s rapier

Men’s saber

Jhon Rodriguez (COL) Pablo Núñez (CHI)

Gustavo Alarcón (CHI) Humberto Aguilera (CUB)

Julián Ayala (MÉX.) Ricardo Álvarez (CHI)

**Besides the members of the countries classified to the team test.

Lima Team Classification for 2019 Sword Women

Sword Men

Women’s foil

Men’s foil

Sword Female

Men’s sword

1. - E.E. U.U. 2.- Canadá 3.- Cuba 4.- Brasil 5.- Argentina 6.- Venezuela 7.- México 8.- Peru **

1.- E.E. U.U. 2.- Venezuela 3.- Argentina 4.- Brasil 5.- Cuba 6.- Mexico 7.- Canada 8.- Peru**

1.- E.E. U.U. 2.- Canada 3.- Brasil 4.- Argentina 5.- Mexico 6.- Cuba 7.- Colombia 8.- Peru**

1.- E.E. U.U. 2.- Brasil 3.- Canada 4.- Puerto Rico 5.- Argentina 6.- Mexico 7.- Colombia 8.- Peru**

1.- E.E. U.U. 2.- Mexico 3.- Venezuela 4.- Canada 5.- Argentina 6.- Colombia 7.- Republica Dominicana 8.- Peru**

1.- Estados Unidos 2.- Canada 3.- Argentina 4.- Venezuela 5.- Colombia 6.-Cuba 7.- Brasil 8.- Peru**

** Country headquarters

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Kelley Hurley Name: Kelley Hurley Nickname: Kel Place and date of birth: Houston Texas, April 4th, 1988 Club to which it belongs: New York Athletic Club/ Alliance Fencing Academy Weight: 155lbs Height: 5’9 Weapon: Women’s epee Orientation: Left handed

TW: How old were you started in fencing? Who inspired you or motivated you to get started in fencing?

I was 8 years old when I first began fencing. My parents both fenced; that’s how they first met. When they had my sister and I, they taught us to fence.

They coached us throughout our youth and even through international cadet and junior events.

TW:How many hours do you train every day?

I train between 4-6 hours every day Monday-Saturday, depending on how close the Olympics is.

The closer the Olympics is, the longer I train. I take Sunday’s off.

TW: How many hours of rest?

I try to rest in between trainings. It varies from day to day.

TW:What is the diet that you take, your pre-preparation skills?

I try to limit portion sizes, and eat enough protein, but besides that, I eat like a normal person. I stay away from fast food and junk (sugar) as much as possible of course!

TW: What is the opponent that costs you or I’ll put in your years of hard competition?

I am not sure I understand the question. If you mean what team/ nationality do I have the toughest time fencing? My answer would have to be everyone. Every opponent brings a new unique challenge that I have to overcome. Nobody is easy to defeat.

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TW: Do you listen to music to train?

No, but maybe I should start!

TW: What hobbies do you have besides fencing?

I play some video games, but mostly I love to go hiking with my dog.

TW: What dream do you have?

My dream in fencing is to be remembered as a great fencer.

My dream in life is to make good money without doing much.

TW: What you have to remember anecdote?

Train smarter, not harder TW: A difficult moment in your life?

The period leading up to London 2012 Olympic qualification was a very difficult time in my life. I couldn’t win a bout to save my life it seemed. I lost all of my confidence and almost quit fencing.

TW: What was the happiest moment in your life?

Winning the London Olympic Team Bronze in 2012 was really great, but also winning the 2018 Team World Championships was amazing.

TW: How do you wake up after a defeat?

Usually, I feel more motivated than ever and I look forward to when I can start training and

competing again. Sometimes, if the defeat was especially heartbreaking, I need to take a few days to rest my mind and body.

TW: What is your thinking in combat?

TW: What phrase do you identify, philosophy of life?

TW: What advice do you have for new fencers?

What do we say to the God of Death? Not today.

-Arya, Game of Thrones

Fencing is a fantastic sport that teaches you many things. You never stop learning. That’s why it is so interesting. But you have to learn to take the losses with the wins. Don’t let the losses consume you. Don’t forget why you love the sport in the first place.

Always try to enjoy yourself.

TW: What is the coach or coaches who have marked your life as an athlete?

My parents will always be my original coaches. I also owe many thanks to Andrey Geva, the National coach for USA women’s epee.

To try to win. One touch at a time.

“In fencing you never stop learning.

That’s why it’s so interesting”. K. Hurley.

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AUTOIMMUNE DISEASES IN ATHLETES What is the autoimmune system?

It is responsible for protecting our body from viruses and bacteria.

What is an autoimmune disease?

It is when the immune system attacks healthy cells in our body.

Simply put, we can now imagine that we are in a battlefield with the enemy attacking our soldiers and army itself suddenly you attack you for no reason.

This is a difficult disease to diagnose because it presents symptoms that may be associated with many other diseases, these symptoms may occur several years before and may be intermittently. In the case of athletes fencers can often be confused by: • Overexercise • Psychological Factor • An injury • A physical wear Let the 10 warning signs Unexplained fever • Headache or brain fog and / or concentration problems • Intolerance to cold or heat • Tiredness and / or extreme fatigue • Inflammation • Hair loss • Numbness in hands and feet • Sun sensitivity • Acne or skin problems • Abrupt changes in weight (thin or fat)

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What should an athlete to have one or more symptoms?

Your routine blood tests should be performed immediately and ask to see an internist specializing in autoimmune diseases.

Remember that this disease in its early stages, takes place intermittently and could not have a positive result in the first clinical examination, therefore, as an athlete must be a test that you perform regularly.

Protocol to follow in case the athlete present an autoimmune disease • Changes in food • Find alternatives for stress management • Time for rest • Changing exercises • Natural Supplements recommendations It´s not about alarm us, but it is important to detect early signs because they can affect the performance of the fencer.

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Gerek

Meinhardt TW: How old were you started in fencing? Who inspired you or motivated you to get started in fencing?

GM: I started fencing when I was nine-and-a-half years old. My parents signed me up for classes with a close family friend, Greg Massialas, who was starting a youth club.

TW:How many hours do you train every day?

GM: My training schedule varies greatly based on the part of the season, time until the next tournament, how my body feels, and other priorities in my life outside of fencing.

TW: What is the diet that you take, your pre-preparation skills?

GM: I do my best to have a well-balanced diet including protein and carbs but also plenty of vegetables, fruit, and dairy.

I try to eat big meals prior to competition and make sure that I drink plenty of fluids.

TW: What is the opponent that costs you or I’ll put in your years of hard competition?

GM: One of the biggest challenges in my careers has been staying healthy. I’ve had a number of injuries and unfortunately they can start to accumulate. Rest, diet, and physical therapy are essential to breaking the cycle of injury.

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Name: Gerek Meinhardt Nickname: Gerek Place and date of birth: San Francisco, California - July 27, 1990 Club to which it belongs: Massialas Foundation and Bluegrass Fencers’ Club Weight: 175 Height: 6’0” Weapon: Foil Orientation: Right-handed

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TW: How do you wake up after a defeat?

GM: I wake up thinking about the lessons learned from the defeat and excited to get back to work.

TW: What phrase do you identify, philosophy of life?

GM: Never forget why you are doing something; the ultimate goal or the love for it. Keeping that in mind will help you handle the ups and downs.

“Having the final goal in mind, helps manage the ups and downs”. G. Meinhardt.

TW: What is the coach or coaches who have marked your life as an athlete?

GM: There are countless athletes and coaches that have helped me become the fencer that I am. Greg Massialas has been my coach for nearly 20 years and has impacted my life greatly both on and off the strip. Gia Kvaratskhelia and Amgad Khazbak are two other coaches who I owe much to and consider to be close friends.

TW: What hobbies do you have besides fencing?

TW: A difficult moment in your life?

GM: This past year, I spent most of my time outside of fencing working toward getting into medical school. When I have free time, Lee and I love being outdoors whether it is playing tennis or hanging out with friends and family.

GM: One of the most difficult moments in my life was my third knee surgery which required me to be non-weightbearing for a few months and took many more before I was back in full fencing shape. During those countless days of physical therapy, I never would have imagined that I would still be fencing today, so I feel very fortunate every day.

GM: I do my best to stay cool-headed so that I can effectively analyze my opponent and think about the next action. At the same time, I try to fire myself up so that I am intense and ready to fight for every touch.

TW: What was the happiest moment in your life?

TW: What advice do you have for new fencers?

GM: I cannot wait for what is sure to be one of the happiest moments in my life when Lee and I get married this September.

GM: I always advise new fencers to have fun at practice and try new actions. Winning at practice isn’t the most important thing. Try new actions and work on specific things that will improve your game and expand your skillset.

TW: What dream do you have?

GM: I dream of Olympic gold and a future career as a doctor.

TW: What you have to remember anecdote?

GM: I always remind myself to remember why I put the hours into fencing- because I love it. The joy it brings me helps me to be creative and continually try to improve.

TW: What is your thinking in combat?

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NUTRIENTS IN ATHLETES Nutrition is something that affects everyone. We all need fuel and nutrients. However, everyone eats for entirely different reasons. In feeding the athletes, both in competition and in the field of life in general, put thought behind what goes into your mouth can do wonders for health and especially for performance. The thinking that underpins the choice of foods or combinations of foods correct, appears to be most crippling for most athletes.

focusing on the type of protein, usually fewer legs have the animal before they consume, the better the source. Fish, turkey and chicken are among the best sources. You need to be more selective with dairy, red meat and pork. The fat dairy products, lean cuts of pork and beef and four-legged animals fed on grass are the best options.

Then we leave some “rules” that should be followed to maintain a healthy diet.

Too low fat diets can be harmful for active people; However, diets too high in fat (as with anything) will lead the increase in fat accumulation. It is recommended that 20 to 30% of total calories from fat.

The best types of fat that should be included are raw nuts, seeds, olive oil, nut butters, and fatty fish.

Fats forgotten in the United States are essential fatty acids, specifically fatty acids rich in omega-3.

These fatty acids help reduce inflammation and, because of its essential nature, they must come from the diet. You should consume fish rich in omega-3 two to three times a week.

Back to Mother Nature This simply means choosing forms of less processed foods, specifically carbohydrates, which constitute the largest share meals. Generally, the less processed foods are and how much closer the food you are eating in their natural state, the better for you.

Eat a “frequently Rainbow” Vitamins and minerals that our body needs naturally from the foods we eat, specifically fruits and vegetables. Eat a variety of fruits and vegetables in multiple colors will help ensure you are getting the variety of nutrients you need. Gone are the days of the “five pieces a day” and has simply been replaced by “more pieces”. Some of the best fruits based on their total antioxidant capacity per size are blueberries, blackberries, raspberries, strawberries, Granny Smith apples and black plums.

In terms of vegetables, School of Public Health at Harvard it is a little more general in its guidelines recommending cooked tomatoes, green leafy vegetables and all that is rich in yellow, orange and red.

A smaller amount of better legs is the source Protein is a key part of the diet for the athlete and active person, specifically the type and quantity. By

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Eat fats that contribute something

Three for three Eating consistently maintains the energy levels (blood glucose), maintains the feed body and prevents mood swings and binges. Keep the body fueled prevent extreme hunger, which will make the selection of healthy food easier. Combine the three major nutrients (carbohydrate, protein, fat) every three hours (hence the three by three) will keep fed and on the right track. Plan meals and snacks in advance will ensure that you will be with your eating regimen. Keep near you healthy snacks, bars and substitutes RTE foods at all times, ensure that you have fuel on hand to continue.

Supplementing Wisely There are many supplements on the market that is difficult to decipher what is needed. Supplements should “compliment” diet; giving greater priority to food to supplement. There are a number of situa-

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tions that suggest a basic protocol of complementation: for example, those who do not obtain the three weekly servings of fatty fish per week should consider supplementation with a supplement based on essential fatty acid. Those who do not get the calcium they need, especially female athletes, should consider a calcium supplement based. The same would apply to iron.

Supplements beyond that scope can be considered, but should be chosen only after a medical evaluation / recommendation and a dietitian. When choosing any supplement, make sure it has a symbol of Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP), which is free of banned substances and that labeling is very precise.

Back in the kitchen In a world of fast food, travel and meals away from home, we go to restaurants, prepared foods, “fast” for our food. Restaurants, regardless of the type generally do not take into account your calorie needs or your health when deciding their menus. Eating out is delicate, since most portions are too big and have a lot more fat and calories than similar dishes homemade. At the end of the day, if you really want to maximize your body composition, focus on macronutrients (calories), micronutrients (vitamins and minerals) and eat as healthy as you can, you are your best ally. The more you can prepare your own food, you’ll have more control in feeding your body.

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Lee KIEFER TW: What is the diet that you take, your pre-preparation skills?

Name: Lee Kiefer Nickname: “Kel” Place and date of birth: Cleveland, OH USA 06/15/1994 Club to which it belongs:

Bluegrass Fencers’ Club Weight: 108 lbs Height: 5’ 4” Weapon: Foil Orientation: Right

TW: How old were you started in fencing? Who inspired you or motivated you to get started in fencing?

I started fencing when I was 7 years old. My dad fenced in college, and after he finished his residency, he decided to pick up the sport again. My sister and I watched him at a local competition and soon after that we began fencing.

TW: How many hours do you train every day?

I fence about 11 hours per week, and I do weight/cross training about 5 hours a week.

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For breakfast: I eat some type of grain like toast or cereal with fruit.

There is usually a dairy element like milk or yogurt and coffee.

For lunch: On most days, I have a sandwich with some type of lean protein, a slice of cheese, and lettuce. There is a vegetable element like V8 or salad too.

For dinner: There is always a source of protein: tofu, chicken, or beef most often. I usually have some type of rice for my grain and then a significant portion of vegetables. I also love cookies, but I try not to eat too many of them!

For snacks: Every day, especially when I have a fencing practice and a work out, I have to have snacks between each meal so I have enough energy for other activities. Examples include smoothies, Skinny Pop, Cheese sticks, and fruit.

TW: What hobbies do you have besides fencing?

I do not have hobbies outside of fencing, but for the past two years, I was simultaneously fencing and attending medical school. I started a leave of absence from school in March to try to qualify for Tokyo, but during my free time, I am still studying.

TW: What dream do you have?

My dream is for my fiancé, Gerek Meinhardt, and myself to go to Tokyo and fence like our best

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“Fencing is a lifestyle that has made me feel happier and focus on people, rather than the result”. L. Kiefer selves. I think if we do this, we could bring home medals for our respective teams and ourselves.

TW: A difficult moment in your life?

I was very sad after the 2016 Olympics in Rio. I thought that I had prepared to my fullest ability and was a strong medal contender. Although I was ranked 3rd going into the tournament, I lost in the round of 16. It was sad to lose because I had so much support from my friends and family who flew all the way to Rio to watch me. It was also devastating because at that time point, I was planning on retiring. Essentially, I thought my Olympic dreams were over after a mediocre performance.

TW: What was the happiest moment in your life?

Many happy moments in my life involve fencing but not in the way most people would expect. I have never felt more pride than watching my younger brother fence and watching him mature as a person over the last five years. I have felt so much exhi-

laration helping coach my fiancé to medals at world cups. When I was in college, I was a part of a fifty-person team with the same goal of winning NCAA championships, and to accomplish that together was so beautiful. I also find happiness in everyday practices where there are opportunities to be creative and laugh.

TW: How do you wake up after a defeat?

I think it is possible to be defeated in many different ways, but after a competition that doesn’t go well, I like to think about what my plan is moving forwards. This can include thing from adjusting specific actions to reorienting my frame of mind. I often have to remind myself to appreciate the moment because I will not be fencing forever.

TW: What phrase do you identify, philosophy of life?

My ideologies have evolved over the past 17 years that I have fenced, but right now I focus on “winning with people you care about is more fulfilling than doing it alone.” Fencing is a lifestyle that involves my teammates,

coaches, family, and fiancé, and I have developed more meaningful relationships and become happier by trying to focus on the people rather than the result.

TW: What is the coach or coaches who have marked your life as an athlete?

I have been very fortunate to be marked by many coaches who have helped grow my existing skills and teach me new ones.

My primary coach at home is AmgadKhazbak. I have worked with him for almost 15 years.

He his responsible for my deep reservoir of skills and has made me into a powerful and fearless athlete. When I went to college, GiaKvaratskhelia was my coach who was critical to improving on my discipline and teaching me the importance of a team. Over the years, Buckie Leach has been the national team coach and continues to helps me with the details of what and how I can improve as a teammate and individual.

TW: What is your thinking in combat?

On my best days, I am intense and confident. I can help myself get to this place by forcing myself to yell and not rush.

TW: What advice do you have for new fencers?

For new fencers, I advise you to make some friends, work hard, and find joy in the small moments.

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Toronto is a city attraction too-its great tourist attraction is the proximity of Niagara-Niagara, but it has enough interesting places to spend a couple of interesting days in the city.

Most of the monuments and sights to see in Toronto are concentrated in the Downtown, but it´s not limited thereto.

However, Toronto is a city to live it and enjoy it to go with our list of things to do in the city to crossing off things. As good multicultural city, one of the greatest charms of Toronto is able to walk through the neighborhoods of the different ethnic communities in the city, to move from a Chinese environment to a Polish, Italian, Korean or Portuguese in just a few kilometers.

Here are some of the favorite places to see in Toronto during his visit.

SPORTS IN TORONTO In Toronto there are two main sports facilities: Air Canada Center, covered pavilion where teams play ice hockey and basketball; and Rogers Center, open-air stadium with folding deck where teams play baseball and Canadian football.

The sport that we see depend on the season.

The most popular sport in Toronto and across Canada, is ice hockey. The team of the city are the Maple Leafs, who play in the American professional league NHL. Get tickets for their games at Air Canada Center is expensive and difficult, but not impossible. In winter pavilion share with the Toronto Raptors, NBA basketball, for which it is usually easier to find locations. sporting reference of the city moved to baseball and the Blue Jays, the only team in the American professional league MLB playing in Canada.

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ST LAWRENCE MARKET

One of the most traditional buildings that remain in downtown Toronto. It is a large brick warehouse functions as a traditional grocery market in which all kinds of products are sold.

Those who know Southern Europe try compare to traditional markets there, such as the Boqueria of Barcelona, but ​​ although the building is quaint and pleasant, he is short on atmosphere and color. Around it has some other unique building (like the corner of Front and Church, one of the most photographed Toronto) and its vicinity also host a small antiques market on Sunday morning.

Other than as a place to visit, it’s an interesting dining option in Downtown. On the lower floor has a “food court” where you can buy prepared food from different positions. There are a variety of options, the quality is good and price is relatively affordable to be in Toronto.

CN TOWER The CN Tower is the great symbol of Toronto. It characterizes its skyline and is the largest tourist attraction in the city. For a long time it was the highest communications tower in the world and is one of the tallest buildings in America.

Actually, for the tourist stops no more than a huge viewpoint from which to see the city from above. it is possible also to participate in the Skywalk, where you journey through the tower on the outside of the fence secured by harnesses. One spectacular option, although it´s expensive and not suitable for people with vertigo.

CASA LOMA

Casa Loma is a mansion located a few kilometers north of downtown Toronto, but not far from downtown. Not particularly old, since its building dating from the early twentieth century, but it draws attention to its neogothic style into a city with little tradition of this type of architecture.

Today it has become a museum and place of tourist attraction of the city, with an interior decorated with furniture from their golden years of the first half of the twentieth century and a very nice garden.

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DISTILLERY DISTRICT

TORONTO ISLANDS

An example of brownfields recovered for the city. The Distillery District was the late nineteenth century the district of the old distilleries and liquor stores in the city that fell into disuse during the twentieth century leaving large brick buildings abandoned in a fairly bare a couple of kilometers east of Downtown.

Toronto Islands, is for many, one of the favorite places in Toronto.

It is a small set of islands located on Lake Ontario, within walking distance of Downtown and interconnected with several bridges.

However, the area was completely renovated a few years ago.

They were the structures of the buildings of the old distilleries and cobbled streets of the old industrial area, but empty buildings have settled today designer shops and some of the most exclusive restaurants and trendy Toronto to make it one of the most striking areas of the city.

They are an oasis of tranquility against the bustle of the city, since virtually all of them are, with the exception of some park leisure areas, some few houses and a small regional airport in one of its extremes. It offers the possibility to enjoy long walks along its paths, good possibilities for an afternoon picnic or even take a dip in one of its beaches. In addition, from the same area closest to the city have some of the best views of the cityscape of Toronto.

KENSINGTON MARKET AND CHINATOWN Chinatown is the most popular neighborhoods of the various foreign communities in Toronto. Actually, it is not the only area of metropolitan ​​ Toronto not even the most populous of them-but it is particularly striking for being so close to downtown and so consolidated.

His reference point is the intersection of Spadina and College streets. It is a commercial and gastronomic point of reference. We met fantastic especially Asians Chinese restaurants, but not only- and bazaars clothing, household items and fairly inexpensive souvenirs.

PATH: TORONTO’S UNDERGROUND CITY The PATH is not so much a tourist attraction as a curiosity of city life. It is a network of underground tunnels linking the main sites of Downtown, with direct access to office buildings, transport access and has numerous shops and dining areas.

The PATH is designed for the winter months when it’s too cold on the surface, and is aimed at people who work in office buildings downtown do not have to go outside to connect with public transportation, eating, shopping or make arrangements.

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PATH entire network involves 28 kilometers of underground corridors and its orientation is not easy for anyone who´s not familiar with the references therein. A walk by it’s an added visit to downtown Toronto curiosity, though be aware that after a certain time in the afternoon, when the offices no longer have activity, is quite dead.

Resource: www.voyatoronto.com

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Glossary of weapons and equipment Considered one of the richest sporting languages, due to all that represent their history, fencing has an endless number of terms, materials, weapons and equipment that are important to know for your personal growth as a fencer or fan of the Olympic disciplines more ancient.

Therefore, in this third edition of the TouchéWorld Magazine | Senior we continue to introduce a glossary of terms with some of the basics ones, in this case, about weapons and equipment of fencing, defined

by Master Gérard Six. Cutlass: Ancient short sword with broad, curved blade. Scimitar.

Keep knucklers bow or side dish (hood): It´s a metal circle arc joining, in the saber, the bowl to the end of the handle.

Chin chest (neck piece): Part of fabric set down the mask to protect the neck.

Button: Leaf tip sable folded back on itself.

Bowl hand: metal part, convex circular weapon, intended to protect the hand.

Strap sword: cord (tie) or gal decorating the fist of a saber or a sword.

Edge: Cutting part of a sword blade.

Floret eights: Floret whose bowl is cross-shaped.

Gladius: It´s a combat sword with two edges for striking and cutting rapier.

Sleeve or Gauntlet: Stitched leather cuff some gloves to protect the wrist.

Upright: Large and wide double-edged sword clutched with 2 hands.

Track: Delimited part of the land which is carried out combat.

Handle: Made of wood, metal or plastic intended to stop the weapon.

Valid surface: Surface of the opponent’s body in which it is allowed to headgear. It´s different in all three weapons.

Spike: Extension of the sword blade that allows assembly of the bowl, and the hilt knob.

Tizona: Long and heavy sword with double edge used in the Middle Ages to the 18th century.

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