Mark A — USA

Where do you fence? How long? Which weapon?

Richmond Fencing Club, Richmond, VA. Fenced for 15 years... now fence epee. By the way — Richmond Fencing Club just moved to a new location with purpose built facilities. ... Jeff Snider (ex-US fencer) is our coach.

What do you think about Fencing Picture's effort to promote the sport?

Anything we can do to promote the sport of fencing (legal and ethical of course) is an honorable cause. The more we attract people to this fantastic sport the more we will advance the US's standing in the world of fencing. The more coverage we bring; the more we can bring resources to bear for a wider audience. Attempts by the FIE to make fencing accessible to the "unwashed" should be applauded--certainly the advent of clear masks in saber has added a new dimension to the sport.

What do you think of our DVDs? (If you've seen them before.)

Your DVDs are great. The more we can do to elevate them to broadcast quality and professionalism the more we will succeed in bringing the sport to the masses.

What do you think of the FencingChannel.tv website?

I am very impressed with the quality and professionalism of your website. Up until now many of the fencing sites have been rather "hick"--the more we present fencing in a slick, professional light the more we have a chance of getting TV executives to sit up an take note of this exciting sport.

Did you read/view the World Championships on the website?

Absolutely. Also the Podcasts are a great idea.

Mark won a DVD of his choice from the Fencing Pictures library.