An Overview of Fencing
In all three, weapons are wired electronically to record when a hit is scored. In foils and epee, points can only be scored by the point of the weapon hitting. In the case of the foil, only a hit on the torso counts. In the epee, the whole body is the target. In sabre, points can also be scored by hitting the arms and head.
Benefits
- Improve balance, co-ordination and flexibility,
- Great for all-round fitness, muscle toning, and building core strength.
- Excellent for concentration and focus.
Costs
Most clubs charge a membership fee which normally includes the cost of tuition and hire of equipment. After a few weeks, new fencers may wish to purchase their own personal equipment.
Involvement
Fencing is available to people of all ages and is a fast, dynamic and explosive sport. Clubs are organised within sports centres, youth clubs, schools, colleges and universities. Many offer evening classes for those looking for more flexible times.
Adaptations and Equipment
The Basic equipment includes:
- Front zip jacket, pants and underarm protector
- Épée mask
- Washable glove
- Electric épée and body cord
- Fencing equipment bag
Facts
- At the first modern Olympic Games of 1896, the fencing programme consisted of men's foil and sabre events, with the epee making its debut at Paris 1900.
- Women's fencing first featured in the same city in 1924.
Find Fencing Clubs/Groups Near You
Use the search below to find local organisations near you.
National Governing Bodies
British Fencing Association
- Contact Name
- British Fencing Head Office
- Contact Email
- headoffice@britishfencing.com
- Contact Telephone
- 020 8742 3032
BSTC
Based near Birstall Retail park, and a ten minute drive from Leeds. Batley Sports and Tennis centre in reach for Leeds and most of Kirklees.
We offer programmes for Netball, Tennis, Football, Gymnastics, Swimming and many more.
Leeds LGBT+ Sport Fringe Festival
A collection of LGBT+ fitness instructors, teams, clubs and allies. We have organised a fully inclusive 18 day festival each year that introduces individuals to various activities that promote health and wellbeing. We combat Homophobia in sport and Sportp
Throstle Nest Riding School
We provide riding lessons for all levels. Minimum age 4 years, maximum weight 14 stone. We also offer Riding for the Disabled lessons too, the maximum weight for riders is 12 stone.
Bradford Fencing Club
We offer fencing for foil, epee and sabre fencers, Coaching from our BFA registered coaches and a fun friendly environment to enjoy the sport. We provide all necessary equipment and are a BFA affiliated club. You only need to bring your self.
Project Sport LTD
Project Sport provides high quality sports coaching in primary schools across Calderdale and Kirklees. We also run holiday camps to provide children with exciting sports and high quality activities. Project Sport also provide other activities such as a Ne
Active U Hoyland Harriers/ carlton
Fencing club for all ages to learn the sport of fencers.
Fencers of all abilities welcome to take part for fun or learn to fence competitively.
4 All Programme
An inclusive sports coaching and education business. 4 All work within schools and community to promote physical and mental well being.
Harrohgate Fencing Club
We are a community based fencing club offering coaching in Foil and Epee for beginners, both junior an adult, through to elite and international fencers. We also run a very successful wheelchair fencing section.
Stocksbridge Inclusive Fencing Academy
3 Weapon Fencing club for ages 5 years and onwards. Disability and inclusive sessions. All Welcome
Active U Hoyland Harriers/Kirkbalk
Fencing club for all ages and abilities. Learn to fence for fun of competitively.
Active U Sword Sisters Goldthorpe
Sword Sisters is is a program for girls and ladies to learn the sport and get active. It is a program of fitness, fencing and fun. We use Fencing to help build confidence, tone and get fit.
In-Play Sports Ltd
In-Play Sports Ltd provides professional sports filming and performance analysis services to athletes, teams and sporting organisations throughout the UK. We work closely with both our grassroots and professional clients to help them consistently reach th
Sheffield Hallam University
Sheffield Hallam is the best modern university in the north of England, as ranked by the 2015 Times Good University Guide. With regard to sport, we regularly achieve top 20 in BUCS rankings, and offer a range of volunteering, coaching and participation op
SASP Sport Welfare Officers Forum
A online meeting for Sports Club Welfare & Safeguarding Officers based in Somerset.
You're invited to attend our club welfare forum for anyone involved in sport and physical activity in Somerset, but in particular those in your clubs who hold the role of 'club welfare officer' or 'safeguarding lead'.
If you're the Safeguarding or Welfare Officer at your Sports Club, please join Tracey Sweetland, Somerset Sport Welfare Officer at SASP to learn about local support and opportunities to assist you in your volunteer role.
SASP Sport Welfare Officers Forum
A online meeting for Sports Club Welfare & Safeguarding Officers based in Somerset.
You're invited to attend our club welfare forum for anyone involved in sport and physical activity in Somerset, but in particular those in your clubs who hold the role of 'club welfare officer' or 'safeguarding lead'.
If you're the Safeguarding or Welfare Officer at your Sports Club, please join Tracey Sweetland, Somerset Sport Welfare Officer at SASP to learn about local support and opportunities to assist you in your volunteer role.
Gabby Williams
Development Director
08452 698 314
gabby.williams@britishfencing.com
James Lockyer
Yorkshire Regional Hub Lead Officer
james.lockyer@tesco.net