Modern Fencing - Fast, Athletic, Exciting
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Fencing is a fast and athletic sport, very much different from the films you see at the cinema or on television.
Rather than swinging from chandeliers or jumping off balconies modern fencing takes place on a 14m by 2m strip. The action is so fast that it is judged electronically rather than by eye.
Find out more from the pages below to see if fencing is a sport for you!
What is Fencing?
The sword is one of the oldest of weapons and, as Egyptian frescoes circa 1200BC show, fencing is one of the oldest of sports
Frequently Asked Questions
A brief guide to answer frequently asked questions about starting to fence
Mini Musketeers
Mini Musketeers run fencing classes for 6-10 year olds using equipment designed to give children a safe and exciting introduction to fencing
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