Get into Fencing
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Coaching
Starting as an absolute beginner, over the course of 6 weeks our coaches will teach you the basics of fencing steam and electric foil, culminating in you achieving your Grade 1 foil.
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Kit
As a Beginner all of the necessary kit is provided for you, including masks, weapons jackets and plastrons. Sturdy trainers with good grip are recommended along with T-shirts and long track suit bottoms are required.
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Membership
In order to be able to fence with us, you will require a British fencing association membership. This insures both you and the club in the unlikely event of an accident. The first 3 months is free, which covers the duration of your beginners course.
FAQs
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We’re a very varied and welcoming bunch so anyone can join. The only limitation is that new fencers must be aged 14 or older.
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We fence at Green Towers youth center on Tuesday evenings from 7pm-9pm.
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All kit is provided, we only request that you wear a t-shirt, sturdy grippy trainers and tracksuit bottoms, no shorts unfortunately.
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With the Paris 2024 Olympics next year there is no better time to start. As an Olympic sport, Fencing is fantastic work out for both mind and body, while also being tremendously good fun. You will also join a great group of people and have the opportunity to make some new friends.
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While Fencing is a physical sport, you can take it at you own pace and gradually improve your fitness as your skill increases. Don’t be put off if this is your first sporting activity in a while.
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For each new intake, we run the 1st of the 6 beginner sessions as a free taster session, a payment of £50 is to be to paid on the second week and will cover the remaining 5 weeks of the course. Once you’ve achieved your level 1 foil, you will be eligible for our usual membership price of £7 per week.