Not only am I into fencing, I own a fencing sal here in Chicago as one of my side businesses. I think that this thread probably belongs in Sports because it's a nationally and internationally recognized sports that's a pretty big Olympic presence (unless you're an American).
I only fence epee, and that's pretty much what we teach. Both of my partners were US Olympic Trials finalists, and one of our coaches was in the 2000 and 2004 Olympics (for Bulgaria) and another one won the bronze in 1980 for the Soviets and won several world championships and world cups. I've only been fencing for about 6 years, and I used to have a C rating back before I got old and fat. I'm basically the money guy, but I still get to fence for free. We've got a bunch of students with national points, and I think that one of them is ranked 20th in her age group right now.
As far as advice, what do you want to know?
EDIT - by the way, if anyone's ever in Chicago and wants to try epee fencing for the first time or just get some new competition, just email me. Being an owner, I can always waive the customary charges for strip time if need be.
