Fencing
Fencing
The sport of fencing is believed to date as far back as 1458, and is one of only five sports that have featured in the modern Olympics since its beginning.
Essentially, fencing involves two competitors fighting for points using a sword-like weapon and points are scored when contact is made on the opponent.
There are three types of “sword” - foil, épée, and sabre. These are the three disciplines of fencing and, although broadly similar, they involve slightly different techniques and weapons. This may seem confusing, but your coach will explain and illustrate the three different categories first-hand.
Fencing is not only steeped in history, but also in discipline. There is always a healthy respect among fencers, coaches and referees. Each bout is preceded and ended by a salute.
People of all ages are welcome into the sport of fencing. Indeed, if you are over 40 you fall into the “veteran” category which is a thriving part of the fencing scene in the UK, with regular national competitions taking place each year.
Whatever your age or gender, fencing will improve your fitness, increase your concentration, tone your muscles and increase suppleness.
Nevertheless, for those simply looking to improve their general fitness, fencing is ideal as it involves plenty of stretching, lunging and stepping…guaranteed to help build a sweat!
Essentially, fencing involves two competitors fighting for points using a sword-like weapon and points are scored when contact is made on the opponent.
There are three types of “sword” - foil, épée, and sabre. These are the three disciplines of fencing and, although broadly similar, they involve slightly different techniques and weapons. This may seem confusing, but your coach will explain and illustrate the three different categories first-hand.
Fencing is not only steeped in history, but also in discipline. There is always a healthy respect among fencers, coaches and referees. Each bout is preceded and ended by a salute.
People of all ages are welcome into the sport of fencing. Indeed, if you are over 40 you fall into the “veteran” category which is a thriving part of the fencing scene in the UK, with regular national competitions taking place each year.
Whatever your age or gender, fencing will improve your fitness, increase your concentration, tone your muscles and increase suppleness.
Nevertheless, for those simply looking to improve their general fitness, fencing is ideal as it involves plenty of stretching, lunging and stepping…guaranteed to help build a sweat!
Contact Us
Where to find us: Seventh Day Adventist Church, 55 Gower Rd, Sketty, Swansea SA2 9BH
Call us:
01792 404314
01792 404314
E-mail:
info@swanseafencingclub.org
