Basic tactical advice from Maxine Mitchell 

If you are winning, don't change your tactics.

If you are losing, ask yourself "WHY am I getting hit?"

Each motion should have a purpose. Your feint must get a reaction from your opponent.

If you want your opponent to attack, you don't have to back up.

Fence different opponents in different ways. Don't use the same tactics for everyone.

To get something from fencing, you have to give something to it in terms of hard work.

You meet many nice people and make many friends, BUT just remember that fencing isn't everything!