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Report: Tiger Claw Elite Championships

I am back from San Jose California, where I attended, the  2024 Tiger Claw elite Championship. And what a Weekend it was! I was there to officiate and run the first May The Fourth LED Saber Tournament that Tiger Claw had added to this years event. But outside of the official business I was there… Continue reading Report: Tiger Claw Elite Championships

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May the Fourth: Big news from the world of lightfencing

Happy May the Fourth to all those who celebrate! We here at TPLA are having. big year and it is not stopping. First an announcement: TPLA is announcing the launch of USA Lightfencing which will act as the national governing body for the rules and sport of Lightfencing here in the US. We work together… Continue reading May the Fourth: Big news from the world of lightfencing

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KJZZ News Story about TPLA in Phoenix for Nationals.

As we posted, we were in Phoenix Az for USA Fencing Nationals. NPR was on the scene and did a little piece on us. Check it out! Thanks to Jill Ryan for a great piece! https://youtu.be/iLy6KJVvGYY USA Fencing brought a new blade to Phoenix: The 'Star Wars' lightsaber By Jill Ryan https://kjzz.org/content/1851984/usa-fencing-brought-new-blade-phoenix-star-wars-lightsaber?fbclid=IwAR2IDtE3NEGX9fiGWgIWQi03XxunGhtznByc-YAy5tk5Nk8yV42wMstkEio

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TPLA/ASL lightsaber rules: short tips

Greetings all! The following are a few of our recent training and rule set tips form our channel. Check them out for some quick information on the rules and tips to help you create fun and exciting bouts! https://youtube.com/shorts/zuUN8NLCT1M?feature=share While one handed combat is the norm, two handed technique can be very effective! https://youtube.com/shorts/9fFjzgfA4Xs?feature=share Salvo:… Continue reading TPLA/ASL lightsaber rules: short tips