Abingdon Fencing Club - Adult Courses

Ten Week Beginners Course

The Abingdon Fencing Club's beginners course is an ideal way for adults to start fencing. The course will cover

basic footwork and blade skills of fencing
rules and scoring including the use of electric scoring equiment
introduction to the different weapons

The course session starts at 8.30 p.m. when you will be issued with the necessary equipment, this will be followed with a warm up and footwork session followed by teaching until 9:30-9:45 p.m. After the taught session is completed you are welcome to stay on and practice what you have been taught in the class or to just watch the more experienced fencers.

You will need to wear a t-shirt, tracksuit trousers and trainers with non-marking soles. Long trousers must be worn, shorts are not appropriate for fencing. For safety reasons, tracksuits worn for fencing must not have open pockets (pockets that zip up or have been sewn closed are fine). The other equipment you need can be borrowed from the club.

Cost : £110 for ten weeks. This cost covers the coaching, use of the club kit and the cost of basic membership of British Fencing. The membership of British Fencing provides insurance for any fencing you do while at Abingdon Fencing Club for one calendar year.

Under 16s wishing to start fencing should join our junior class

Joining the class

If you want to join a beginners course, or have any further questions, please email info@abingdonfencing.org.uk or write to :

The Treasurer,
Abingdon Fencing Club,
58 Oakley Road,
Chinnor,
Oxfordshire,
OX39 4HX

All courses and coaching groups should be paid for in full on or before the first night you attend the course. If you are joining a course/coaching group please arrive promptly at 8:30 on the first evening so fees can be collected.