Course Details
Fencing at Foiled Again
What Will You Learn?
The Beginner will have the opportunity to start fencing with the Foil. All beginners are expected to join England Fencing after their initial taster course.
As a beginner you will start fencing with the Foil (one of three weapons used in modern Olympic fencing). The course covers topics such as:
# How to be safe whilst fencing.
# Foot Work
# How to Attack
# How to defend
# Blade technique
# Hand / eye and foot co-ordination
Also you will get a basic understanding of the rules that govern this game. You can also expect to improve your reaction times, your mental and physical stamina. Fencing is an excuse to stab your friends!
If you enjoy your beginner’s course and wish to continue to fence, the club strongly recommend that you join England Fencing.
The advanced fencer will have the opportunity to Fence on our Electric equipment all boxes up to new timings, learn Epee or Sabre, or enhance their own knowledge at their own pace of learning. Please note that Breeches and an 800 Newton plastron must be worn for fencing on the electric apparatus.
Foiled Again have 6 coaches so everyone has the opportunity of one to one coaching. It is the clubs aim to organise friendly matches between other local clubs and good way for both the beginner and the advanced fencer to practice their skills.
All weapons are taught using the recommended England fencing Syllabus. Optional Grade exams can be taken.
People participating in Pentathlon are very welcome please specify upon enquiry.
All fencers can, if they wish participate in local competitions, although it is required that the individual joins England fencing at an additional cost, for fee prices and to join please go to either our links page to go to British fencing direct or to our downloads page for the application form. This is an obligatory fencing insurance that insures you to fence at any Club or Competition.
Contact us to enrol
Club Training Sessions:
The Club has training sessions twice a week, Thursday 5:30pm - 9:30pm & Saturday 11:15am - 1:25pm. Thursday night is fenced at Dioceasan Centre & and Saturady is at Murray Park School.
Thursday:
Juniors
8 - 13 years 5.30 - 6.30pm
Option 1: £38.65 (payable in advance) for 10-sessions + Grade 1 certificate then £35 for the next 10 sessions.
Option 2: Course fee only, £35 for 10 sessions
Adult Beginners
14years and above 6.30 - 7.30pm
Option 1: £53.65(payable in advance) for a 11-sessions + Grade 1 Certificate then £50 for the next 10 sessions.
Option 2: Course fee only, £50 for 10 sessions.
Also on Saturdays at Murray Park Community School.
New Course starting soon Tel: 01332 361553 for details
Adult Intermediate/Advanced 7.30 - 9.30pm
£50 (payable in advance) for first 11-sessions.
Then £50 for 10 sessions
Saturday:
11:15 - 12:15 - Juniors
8 - 13 years
Option 1: £38.65 (payable in advance) for 10-sessions + Grade 1 certificate then £35 for the next 10 sessions.
Option 2: Course fee only, £35 for 10 sessions
12:25 - 1:25 - Adult Beginners
14years and above 6.30 - 7.30pm
Option 1: £53.65(payable in advance) for a 11-sessions + Grade 1 Certificate then £50 for the next 10 sessions.
Option 2: Course fee only, £50 for 10 sessions.
11:15 - 2:35 - Adult Intermediate / Advanced
£50 (payable in advance) for first 11-sessions.
Then £50 for 10 sessions
Due to the size of the venue there is space through out the day for advance fencers to come along and get in a couple of extra hours practice on electrical equipment.
All Fencers bring a bottle of Water (no fizzy drinks) a towel is also advised.
Beginners need Tracksuit/Jogging Bottoms that cover your legs completely and Trainers (no pockets or zip up pockets)
Advanced Own Kit preferable if not as stated above (£1 charge for kit hire)
Advanced are expected to provide their own breeches and 800N plastrons before using the electrical equipment.
