Been watching the Olympics and looking to get in on the action? Check out the Halberstadt Fencers’ Club on 17th and S. Van Ness, which besides having one of the raddest murals in the neighborhood also serves as the training grounds for local Olympian Alexander Massialas! The next time your dumb jock friends try to tell you that everyone in the Mission sucks at sports, ask them if anyone from the Marina is in the Olympics. Touche!
[Photo by JASON ANFINSEN]
Previously:
A handsome color scheme for Halberstadt’s Fencing Club on S. Van Ness. Ever notice how it matches that of the “No Dumping” notices by sewer drains?
I never noticed this place before, but according to Yelp, it’s legit:
This is where I go for a great workout and to blow off some steam. There’s nothing better than grabbing a sword and stabbing someone to make you forget about the work day.
It’s no secret that I’m a sword owner now. Maybe I should take up fencing? After all what’s more macho than a shrimpy, shirtless, asian man brandishing a foil?
Oh wait:
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