What is this sport ?
Modern fencing has retained the basic goal of duelling; hitting an opponent with your sword without getting hit yourself. Contemporary fencers use blunted swords to play a game of passionate, exhilarating physical chess. One of the original modern Olympic sports, fencing provides a vigorous workout, rewards mental agility over sheer strength and power, and is one of the safest sports. In fact, you're more likely to be injured jogging or playing golf.
There are 3 weapons used today Foil , Epee and Sabre. Beginners usually start with the Foil. Fencing uses many strange terms some from old French and these are listed here.
For more information about the 3 weapons click here
For information about armoury or repair of weapons click here.
For competitions see
Cambridgeshire Fencing and
British Fencing Websites.
Visiting fencers are always welcome (a small fee will be required) but they need to be members of the BFA for insurance purposes.
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Beginners Classes
2 for Free
Thursday 17th May and 31st May.
Time: 7:00 to 8:30 pm
Age: 9+ Adults
Venue: One Leisure St Neots
No Booking necessary just turn up - all kit provided. Track suit trousers or loose jeans and trainers.
Adult Taster Sessions
Adult taster sessions on 14th, 28th June, 12th, 26th July and 16th August Contact club for details and booking.
New Fencers Beginners Course starts 20th September 2012
Running 2 courses a year, the next Beginners course starts on 20th September for all ages, book early to ensure your place.
Contact Ivan on 01480 380804 for details and registration
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HFC Team win County 4 Weapon Team competition
HFC Team undefeated.
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British Darth Vader fighter dies aged 89
Bob Anderson well known fencing coach and film fight stager has died - "He was my early coach and taught me to use my fingers rather than wrist to move my sword, a great all round coach" says Andrew Brown.
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County Foil 29th January
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Matt Dalton, Silvia Earl and Andrew Brown win Leeds medals
Club members Matt Dalton, Silvia Earl, Jean-Luc and Andrew Brown had a successful weekend's fencing at Leeds 5/6 November.
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Club fencers win Bedford County Medals
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