Tyce Gagne, left, works a parry to riposte combination mover they learned from coach Alex Thompson, right, during a March 14 fencing practice in the gym at Buker Community Center in Augusta. Practices start with warmups and footwork drills followed up with learning a new move. After practicing that move the session ends with students pairing off in two lanes and having bouts.
Coach Alex Thompson demonstrates a parry and riposte combination move with Michael Keister during a March 14 fencing practice in the gym at Buker Community Center in Augusta.
Tyce Gagne , left, and Michael Keister compete in a bout as coach Alex Thompson watches during a March 14 fencing practice in the gym at Buker Community Center in Augusta.
Tyce Gagne, left, and Eliana Ellis compete in a bout during a March 14 fencing practice in the gym at Buker Community Center in Augusta.
Tyce Gagne, left, Eliana Ellis and Logan Juengst all lunge as they practice footwork during a March 14 fencing practice in the gym at Buker Community Center in Augusta.
Alex Kimberlin, left, and Michael Keister compete in a bout during a March 14 fencing practice in the gym at Buker Community Center in Augusta.
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