Comments for The O'Brien Academy of Fencing

Comment on Foot Work by Muyideen

Muyideen — Fri, 03 Feb 2012 14:47:10 +0000

ya esta bien que en Murcia , voveilra a la enseñanza USO ,como siempre ha sido y no esos sindicatos que son creados por las patronales y que solo los vemos para las elecciones y son mas empresa que la direccion

Comment on 1940s and Early 1950s by obrienfencing

obrienfencing — Mon, 30 Jan 2012 09:38:40 +0000

Yes definately the Chris Drake ( the one and only ) you know I was a friend and coach to Chris through out his fencing career You can phone me re chris on 0738787782 Mike OBrien

Comment on 1940s and Early 1950s by Berkovich

Berkovich — Sat, 28 Jan 2012 12:56:30 +0000

I was taught by Chris Drake in Sydney, handle bar moustache, 3 piece suit, only ever removed his jacket while teaching. The photo looks like him.

Comment on Late 60′s Continued by Len Traynor.

Len Traynor. — Fri, 25 Nov 2011 19:52:54 +0000

Hello Jennifer,

Somewhere in my files I have a photograph of a group of fencers in the mid 1950′s, John Simpson is one of the group. I knew John well, we fenced together at Sydney Fencing Club until he went to the UK, and we lost touch. He would be about 89 years old now.

Hope this maybe of interest to you.

Len Traynor.

Comment on Late 1950s Continued by francesca stanton

francesca stanton — Fri, 05 Aug 2011 02:32:40 +0000

i will scan the photos i have and can send them to you if you tell me where your site is an inspiration

Comment on Late 1950s Continued by francesca stanton

francesca stanton — Fri, 05 Aug 2011 02:07:11 +0000

Hi I am hoping you can help me please. I am the daughter of Emeric Santo (Szanto or even Santos in some reports) who was a sabre fencer in 1956 olympics and long term friend of Hil van dijk. My father died last week at age 90 and i am trying to get some information about him organised. Over the years all his old trophies have gone missing. My brother thought he was australian (sabre) champion in 1948 and 1949 but i found a document that said he didnt arrive in australia from Hungary until 1949 so now i am confused. I know he wasnt in 1952 olympics as he didnt get his citizenship until 1955… any info or anecdotes (and pics or anything) would be really welcome!! thanks a million. by the way, your interet sight is by far the best i have come across. my email is francesca.stanton@gmail.com thanks

Comment on Ramon Sarmiento by Jamieson Webb

Jamieson Webb — Mon, 01 Aug 2011 09:24:51 +0000

Hi Ramon and Michael, thanks for being so welcoming when I came on Friday night 29 July 2011. I really enjoyed the evening and look forward to coming again.

Comment on Canada 1974-1976 by obrienfencing

obrienfencing — Thu, 19 May 2011 02:09:35 +0000

I tried to contact you when you e-mailed me but my computer went sour Will you be coming to Sydney for the Womens epee in July ( I think) Dont worry about age the alternaive is unattractive Hope you liked the old photos None of the day when you guys tiedg me up and planted me in that womens Bed ( I forgot her name ) they were great days and I remember with joy my 2 years in Canada Take and keep in touch Mike

Comment on Canada 1974-1976 by obrienfencing

obrienfencing — Thu, 19 May 2011 02:03:11 +0000

Hi Dennis I do remember you and wish you all the best I thinkit was you that held the mike in one hand while testing the foil tips and did a fandago when the electricity took over My previous to reply to your mail didnt get through ..We’ll see how ths one goes Good to hear from you Mike

Comment on Canada 1974-1976 by Dennis Wendel

Dennis Wendel — Mon, 16 May 2011 04:09:41 +0000

We met when you came to Regina to teach Doug Jackson and me on how to give lessons. I still use your techniques.

I saw Magdy in one of your photos, I saw him last week – he was doing media coverage at the Western’s in Vancouver – he is still as charming as ever.