From left, senior Michael Skolnich, senior Marc Dalrymple and sophomore Michael Jaklitsch pose during Ward Melville boys fencing practice on Thursday, Jan. 8, 2015. Credit: Andrew Theodorakis Senior ...

Which fencing foil is best? Originally practiced as a form of dueling, fencing has been around for hundreds of years. There are three main weapons used in the sport, each with its own rules and style: ...

Think about fencing and perhaps the first image that pops into mind is of people in mesh-faced masks and padded white outfits yelling "En garde!" and trying to poke each other with floppy foils. This ...

But this was no cosplay meet-up or theatrical performance. It was the Napa Valley Fencing Academy practice. Coached by Angwin resident Jana Wick, the group offers fencing classes and camps, primarily ...