Salle Pouj is the competitive fencing team that calls the San Antonio Fencing Center home. Salle Pouj was opened in 1987 by Jean Gerard "Pouj" Poujardieu, Jr. A maitre d'armes, as was his father, Pouj was a third echelon French fencing master known throughout the country for his coaching skills and contributions to the development of fencers and the sport of fencing.
For 17 years, he coached many individuals, befriended a multitude of people, and provided an unending supply of wit and humor. Even for those who were not members of the Salle, he would still offer advice on fencing and life in general.
In 2004, Pouj conceded his bout with cancer in the early hours of December 27th. His coaching continues within the walls of the San Antonio Fencing Center and through his students who continue to excel in the tasks they undertake, whether it is in the world of fencing or the realm of ordinary life. And for new fencers who decide to compete as part of Salle Pouj, he would have wished you well and reminded you that “with patience comes victory.”
We have captured some of the articles our dear coach wrote. Please feel free to read the articles – we hope you enjoy them as much as we did!
A Spectator's Delight
Chronicles of the French Deam
Dateline San Antonio TX
Discipline
Epee: Second Intentions
Keep it Straight
November 2001
Our Club
Seventeen
Strategy and Tactics
The Great Debate
The Topic of Cancer 2
Weapons
Where Does it Go
Members of Salle Pouj travel to various competitions, including the USFA-sponsored NACs, US Nationals and Junior Olympics. For more information on these events, vist the USFA website.
USFA Events
NAC A DV2/DV3/U17 Des Moines, IA October 9‐12, 2009
NAC B U20/U17/Y14 Kansas City, MO November 6‐9, 2009
NAC C DV1/VET/CHR Pittsburgh, PA December 4‐6, 2009
NAC D DV1/U20 San Jose, CA January 15‐18, 2010
Junior Olympics U20/U17 Memphis, TN February 12‐15, 2010
NAC E DV2/DV3/VET/CHR Dallas, TX March 26‐29, 2010
NAC F DV1/Y14/Y12/Y10 Virginia Beach, VA April 23‐26, 2010
Summer Nationals Atlanta, GA July 4‐13, 2010
"Patientia Omnia Vincit."
[Patience brings victory]
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