The beginners' course takes 8 weeks. You will be introduced to fencing with a foil (one of three weapons used in modern Olympic fencing). You will learn how to be safe with yourself and others, learn footwork, blade technique, hand / eye and foot co-ordination and some of the rules and regulations of the game. You will improve your reaction times, your mental and physical stamina and firm up tummy and thigh muscles as well as those you sit upon!

It doesn't matter how old you are and it doesn't matter how fit you are. The beauty of fencing is that everyone can participate to their own level of satisfaction and ability and still get something out of it.

Instruction is from England Fencing coaches who are members of the British Fencing Association, qualified and insured to teach. Beginners are provided with all of the basic kit required to learn to fence safely. By the end of the 8 weeks you should be at the equivalent standard of British Fencing's Proficiency Grade 1.

If you enjoy the course and wish to continue fencing, then you can join Radcliffe Sword Club. We would be happy to welcome you whether you are interested in taking your skills further to competition at local, regional and national level or just in participating in a weekly social activity in a friendly environment that keeps you fit!

If you do decide to continue after the beginners' course you will probably want to purchase your own kit. There are members at the club who can advise on the best options and can assist in obtaining prices with club discount.

Those who continue and want to learn to fence at sabre and/or epée (the other Olympic fencing weapons) will be able to do so under the instruction of our experienced coaches.

Beginners Class Dates

The next course will start on Weds 13th Jan 2010.

For an enrolment form please click here.

For more information regarding beginners' courses please click here to send an email, or phone Norman Randall on 0115 911 0050. For any other queries, please click here.