Whitchurch Fencing Club

Learn to Fence - further information

We offer a six-week beginners’ course (minimum age 16). No experience necessary.

Venue:
Rhiwbina Memorial Hall,
Lon Ucha,
Rhiwbina,
Cardiff, CF14 6HL Map & Directions

Time : Tuesday evenings, 7.45pm

What will I learn ? / syllabus

Defend yourself ! - the On Guard position
Offensive moves - moving forward, moving back, the Lunge attack
Defensive moves - Lateral parry, Circular parry, Semi-circular parry
Counter-attacks - the Riposte
and - Compound attacks and Beat attacks

Certificate : a Certificate is awarded on course completion

Course notes : a full set of course notes, with illustrations is provided

BAF Awards : Our beginners syllabus covers nearly all of the British Academy of Fencing (BAF) Bronze award, which for most fencers is then attainable with a few weeks further tuition in the club.

Acquiring your own kit : After completing your Beginners Course, you may be wondering about purchasing your own kit. As a recent beginner, you are welcome to use any kit available in the Club, when not required for use by new beginners. However, in the long run you will probably wish to acquire your own kit. Read more ...

Enquiries to : Michael Clemitson - 029 2075 1155
or email : Whitchurch Fencing Club