Beginner Adult Course details

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Spanning 4 consecutive sessions with classes held every Saturday from 11:00 AM to 12:00 PM during the club term dates.

 

The course fee is £240.​

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Kindly complete the sign-up form below to register for the course prior to attending in person.

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An invoice will be issued upon registration and must be settled before the first session. 

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The club provides the necessary fencing kit for the course.

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A temporary free British Fencing Membership number is required for insurance purposes.

The link to create one is on the sign up form.

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Dress Code:

• Long tracksuit trousers

• Plain T-shirt without buttons

• Indoor sports shoes (e.g., leather-topped tennis shoes)

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Please bring water to stay hydrated.

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Course Structure:

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Week 1:

• Introduction to the sport (history, rules, and differences between fencing weapons)

• Warm-up

• Learning fencing footwork

• Practicing distance keeping

• Bladework

 

Week 2:

• Target practice with the blade

• Learning hand positions

• Understanding different types of attack and defense

 

Week 3:

• Understanding strategy, tactics, preparation of attacks, and second intentional attacks

• Using the electric piste with scoring machines and bouts with electric swords

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Week 4:

• Sparring​

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