This is a L32 bout in the individual men's sabre event at the 2023 SK Telecom Grand Prix, an Olympic qualification event in Seoul, South Korea. Andrew Mackiewicz of USA is on the left and Ha Hansol of South Korea is on the right.
Comparing fencing to American football. What is the objective in both and how similar they really are. Putting the sport into simpler words for others to reflect, understand, and use this information.
Here are some workout finishers that I enjoy ending with! I like to end with three exercises that incorporate the whole body. Pushing your body to the final limit to end a great workout!
Content video when competing in October North American Cup. First competition of the 2022-2023 Season. Finished in the Top 16, not the result wanted but there is a long season ahead!
It’s easy to get lost in the moment and lose sight of the bigger picture. Better to recognize the distractions and reset than to not make a change at all.
This is why I love competing! Fencing high level matches against tough opponents. Here I’m competing against number .1 in the World. Didn’t score the touch but boy what a touch. Enjoy the moment of competition, acknowledge the level of competition.
After falling my attack short, I'm able to reestablish my attack once going back. I stutter once I get my attack again, and in that short window my opponent takes over. High level awareness to score a touch like this.
The story behind an Athlete is one of the most powerful tools at their disposal. Their sacrifices and perseverance isn't usually seen by the public eye, hidden behind the curtains of their success.
I want to represent possibility for other aspiring atheltes that are also fighting to accomplish their dreams, no matter how big the challenges are that they will face. We are our own community ready to lift each other up. Each and every one of our stories has a powerful message to be shared.
I'm Andrew Mackiewicz, and I'm going for Gold in Paris 2024.
Quarter-final match at the World Cup in Tbilisi. Did not come out victorious in this match but my strongest finish in the Senior Circuit yet! Also Fencing the match with a tweaked left hamstring. All and all very proud.
My biggest obstacle I've come across is bouncing back when I've gone through a period of not performing to the best of my ability. There are periods in an Athletes career where they are in a slump. Bouncing back from that can be challenging.
Big Star Wars fan since childhood, which got me into my sport of Fencing. Made some achievements on the way to where I am now, and I'm going for Gold in Paris 2024