Fun and Energy at the Fencing Club Tournament

For several years now, foil fencing has enjoyed consistently high popularity at Steinmühle. Math and physics teacher Steffen Ullwer is the founder of the club and, as an experienced foil fencer, also serves as the coach. A club tournament was recently held. A group of five—somewhat depleted due to illness—first met in the large gym to warm up, then headed off to their respective bouts, accompanied by the fitting music “Eye of the Tiger”:

It’s the eye of the tiger, it’s the thrill of the fight
Rising to the challenge posed by our rival

Concentration, speed, and strict adherence to the rules ensure that this sport—which seems so dangerous—is both fun and safe. With one exception, the participants had only been fencing for half a year, but they already seemed quite experienced in their sparring matches in front of the small audience, which applauded enthusiastically.

In the end, Malte Rinkleff was crowned the tournament champion, followed by Kvido Kruncl in second place and Hannah Meißner in third. — And yes, it really is a sport for girls, too.

Angela Heinemann