Beginner Adult Course

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We commence a new course on the first Saturday of each month, spanning four weeks 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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Upon successful completion of the course, participants are invited to join the adult sparring sessions, which have a monthly sign-up fee of £185.

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The club provides the necessary fencing kit for the course. However, participants will need to purchase their own gear for the sparring sessions.

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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:

• Theory of fencing (strategy, tactics, preparation of attacks, and second intentional attacks)

• Using the electric piste and scoring machines, and matches with electric swords

 

Week 4:

• Friendly club competition with medals​​​​​​​​​​​​​