A Noveling Plea for Help

Yup, it's another one of those NaNoWriMo posts...

I realize that the second week of NaNoWriMo is not exactly the best time to be doing writerly research, because speed-writing + homework + college applications != lots of time to look stuff up. But I need to do some writerly research anyway. And I need your help!

The protagonist of my NaNo novel is very involved in fencing, as in the sport, and is also very skilled in the art of actual swordplay. (She's been practicing both for years, so it's not "poof, I can magically do it!" because that would annoy me.)

The problem is, despite my best efforts to the contrary, I've never been able to learn how to fence, and I've definitely never used a real sword. This is where you come in.

If any of you wonderful, awesome, well-read and multi-talented readers know anything about fencing or swordplay or can direct me to a book or website that would help, that would be spectacular. And if it will make you feel better, I can even name a character after you. I'm always short on good names. :) Any and all help is greatly appreciated!

Also, just a general update on book-related things: my reading time has been tragically limited by all the schoolwork I'm having to do, but I should have a new review up sometime this week, with any luck at all.

♥ Becky