Parafencing is fast, tactical, and relentless—there’s nowhere to hide. National Parafencing Coach Eric Soyka explains how the discipline works, what Paris 2024 taught Team USA, and how any club can add parafencing: frames, chairs, space, recruiting, coach ed, and referees. We also look ahead to the plan for LA 2028 (and beyond), with more training camps and better access to raise the ceiling for U.S. athletes. Guest Eric Soyka — National Parafencing Coach, USA Fencing; Coach at Phoenix Center & Rogue Fencing Academy Chapters 00:00 “Knife fight in a phone booth”: why parafencing feels different 01:04 Eric’s path into parafencing 03:08 Visibility and youth pipeline growth 04:49 Making a club para-friendly (even in small spaces) 06:33 Paris ’24: why qualifying is the grind 10:30 Tactics & technique: what’s the same, what’s unique 13:08 Classifications A/B/C & a common myth 15:19 Club startup: frames, chairs, recruiting, grants 22:56 Coaching & refereeing pathways (courses, observations)...