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Fencing at school
A game of physical chess
A modular program especially designed for primary and high schools to introduce and teach core skills of Olympic fencing in a fun and safe way.
Our Program can offer sessions to fit in with during and after school schedule, not only providing an hour's supervised activity, but also allowing your pupils to develop new skills.
The aim of the Fencing School Program is:
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to involve more children in sport
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to identify talent and potential
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to encourage competition
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to raise the profile of the school
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to increase the school’s achievements
Schools are welcome to contact us for more information and to set up an appointment. Sign up your group and discover why fencing is the favourite sport of so many smart and fit kids!
Benefits for kids and teenagers
Fencing is particularly beneficial for kids and teenagers as it is one of the most enjoyable of all exercise forms. The benefits of fencing apply into every area of child's physical and intellectual being.
An hour’s active fencing burns over 400 calories and a competitive 9-minute bout can use up as much energy as a 1.6 km run!
Physical strength, coordination, speed, agility and self-confidence are just a few of the qualities this sport requires of its participants.
Kids and teenagers learn how to judge and determine their opponent’s intentions, behavior, reactions, habits and character so as to anticipate their actions.
They learn to analyse problems, make split-second decisions and take immediate actions. The complex nature of fencing has led some to refer to it as “physical chess with the speed of light”.