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----------------------------------------------------------- From: DexterSin Message 11 in Discussion Why on earth would you want to socialise during fencing training? Surely you took up fencing in order to learn how to fence, rather than make small talk. Not that you can't make friends at a fencing club, but surely you can talk to your friends before and after fencing. After all, most people only fence for a few hours a week - why waste that time doing something that you can do for the rest of the week? Personally, I think that your coach is right to keep you busy during the class - if classes aren't focused, then there is a risk that your fencing won't be focused either. Also, if you feel intimidated by certain people, male or female, why not use them to desensitise yourself to this sort of behaviour, so that when you encounter it during competitions, it won't bother you? My ha'pence-worth on the lack of women in competitions: I think that it may be because women often don't enjoy mustering the necessary aggression. Perhaps coaches could encourage aggressive (but sporting) behaviour on the piste and during lessons? Make it seem like a good thing, rather than crude and unladylike? ----------------------------------------------------------- To stop getting this e-mail, or change how often it arrives, go to your E-mail Settings. http://groups.msn.com/IrishFencingForum/_emailsettings.msnw Need help? If you've forgotten your password, please go to Passport Member Services. http://groups.msn.com/_passportredir.msnw?ppmprop=help For other questions or feedback, go to our Contact Us page. http://groups.msn.com/contact If you do not want to receive future e-mail from this MSN group, or if you received this message by mistake, please click the "Remove" link below. On the pre-addressed e-mail message that opens, simply click "Send". Your e-mail address will be deleted from this group's mailing list. mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]
