What Can I Expect

Foil your opponents on a fencing course in London! We are offering a fencing lessons package that includes six, once-a-week sessions hosted by the very experienced fencers at this renowned fencing school within easy reach of North London

Fencing is classified into three weapon types, the foil, sabre and épée. And if you're wondering why the expressions used sound French, that's because our neighbours across the Channel invented the discipline. It all harks back to the days of proper duelling with swords.

Each fencing lesson will start with the all important warm up to get those legs ready to move and every session finishes with a few fencing bouts. The initial lesson will focus on learning to use a foil and the basics of the sport, including footwork and blade moves. Week two sees you working on your footwork and covering the defensive Parry followed by the Riposte - the counter attack. The third week will cover the feint and disengage tactics that advance your skills for the second half of your course, which will develop your fencing skills even further.

By the end of the six weeks, you will have progressed to using electronic scoring suits (called a lame!) for bouts of electric fencing, where you compete against your classmates. The course usually concludes with a competition - exciting stuff!

Fencing is fantastic for both your fitness and your mind. Not only working your muscles and getting the blood pumping, it's also a technical sport designed to make you think, meaning that you can beat a faster, larger opponent.

This fencing course near North London takes place at a dedicated fencing centre. It's like entering a different world when you pull on your fencer's suit and helmet and concentrate on out-manoeuvring your opponent on the floor. Whether you haven't played in a while, or are just getting started, this fencing course in London is sure to be exhilarating and you will learn a lot about outwitting your adversary with the foil.

When Is It Available

• Weekdays and weekends throughout the year
• Weekdays: 19:45 - 21:00
• Weekends: 14:00-15:15
• This is a consecutive 6-week course and you will need to attend on the same day and time on a weekly basis for 6-weeks

Suitable For

• Minimum age is 14 and all under 16s must be accompanied by a participating adult
• Participants should wear track suits, t-shirts and trainers

Spectators

• Spectators are welcome at no additional charge