Hi all,

Just thought I'd mention that the New York Daily News ran a small article on the New York Historical Fencing Association in this morning's paper. It's a little fluffy, but not too bad. I am very pleased. It would have been better if they'd included some contact info, but I suppose resourceful people can always use Google.

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Hello Michael,
those articles can go in so many different directions, so I am glad to see that Mr Lipkin ( the journalist) treated your story even handedly, though a bit '' fluffy'' as you mentionned. The fluffy part would be the reference to the modern day knight, but that's ok as he is writing for the greater public, and there is a need for simplification when dealing with recreational subjects. It is easier to get the attention with a well known image, such as a that of a knight.
Anyway, I hope this attracts some serious students . Cheers, JC

Congratulations on a nice article, obviously we could always like more details and " contact information " and a little more about the basic principles but it does seem like enough to get people interested in looking you up and maybe join.

I might have wanted a few words about safety in training and that you don't actually hit each other unless very well armoured or that even then it is done with control.

But getting good spin from a newspaper is always tricky as the writer might focus on something sensationalistic rather than factual and you seem to have avoided that " bullet ". ;) :p :cool:


Bottom line: Glad it worked out as good P.R. :D

Congratulations.

Cheers,
Steven

That's wonderful Mike. I'm happy for you and your group and the art in general. It's a nice piece.

Thank you.

The "modern day knight" bit was the reporter's idea, naturally, I said nothing to the effect, nor would I. However, now that I have been knighted by a major New York newspaper, I just don't know anymore. :)

Interesting article. Neat to see a part of our little hobby getting some news.

Michael-

I think you need to change your screen name to "Sir" Michael Edelson!!!!!!!!

thats cool :)

Ciao,
It took me a while to translate. Congratulations " Sir Michael " :)
In Italy we have only two schools (only two!) that are recognized by the Italian Federation of Fencing.
Works so in America?
Schools are recognized by the sports federation?

Maurizio