Women warriors, Tanya Smith's historical fencing journey

Tanya Smith, a competitive historical fencer, shares her journey in building a community of women fencers. She discusses her training in long sword, the empowerment it brings, and the challenges faced in a male-dominated sport. Tanya highlights the importance of creating a supportive environment for women and organizing one of the first women's fencing tournaments in the US. She emphasizes that women are passionate fighters who excel because of their dedication, not because of external expectations.

What qualities does Tanya believe make women good fighters?

Explain why Tanya believes women participate in fencing.