Beginners Fencing Lessons
Dates
22 Jan - 16 Apr 2019
From
Price on request
From
Price on request
Session times will appear here once published.
The sport of fencing exercises both mind and body. It involves the analysis of strategy, tactics and psycological control, as well as developing coordination, dexterity, fitness, strength and balance.
The modern sport is based on the style of rapier fencing developed in the 17th century, but has been heavily influenced by rules, equipment and absence of life threatening situations. Today competitors wear specific protective clothing - a steel mask, kevlar jacket and breeches, gloves and hard breast plates and boxes.
There are three weapons:
